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

gastronomic

ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mik 

adjective

or less commonly gastronomical

ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy

Recent Examples on the Web

Other Miami Michelin honors Two Miami starred restaurants were also awarded green stars this year, which are given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding commitment to sustainable gastronomy and have a strong environmental focus. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025

Outside the airport, Singapore is known for its year-round warm weather, gastronomy, and high-end hotels, including the Capella Singapore. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025

The Moët & Chandon Pharrell Limited Edition Collection became available from March 1st, 2025 in select retail, gastronomy, and hotel spaces. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025

The destinations range from Valencia, Spain's third-largest city with a thriving yet not overwhelming expat community set along the Mediterranean, to the emerging Colombian city of Medellin, which is pulsing with culture and gastronomy. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French gastronomie, from Greek Gastronomia, title of a 4th century b.c. poem, from gastro- gastr- + -nomia -nomy

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gastronomy

• aeronomy
• agronomy
• astronomy
• autonomy
• economy
• metonymy
• taxonomy
• deuteronomy

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē 

: the art of appreciating fine food

gastronomic

ˌgas-trə-ˈnäm-ik 

adjective

also gastronomical

-ˈnäm-i-kəl