gastronomy
noun
gas·tron·o·my
ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē 
1
: the art or science of good eating
2
: culinary customs or style
Chinese gastronomy
Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence
books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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Colicchio is not a fan of molecular gastronomy.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Milan continues to welcome an array of new destinations that blend fashion, wellness and gastronomy.
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This feminine spirit touches modern gastronomy too.
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The latest campaign encourages travelers to go beyond the beaches and engage with Puerto Rican culture, whether through gastronomy in Cayey, heritage tourism in Ponce, or adventure travel in the central mountains.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Milan continues to welcome an array of new destinations that blend fashion, wellness and gastronomy.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
This feminine spirit touches modern gastronomy too.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
The latest campaign encourages travelers to go beyond the beaches and engage with Puerto Rican culture, whether through gastronomy in Cayey, heritage tourism in Ponce, or adventure travel in the central mountains.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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