gastronomy
noun
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Definition of gastronomy
1 : the art or science of good eating
2 : culinary customs or style Chinese gastronomy
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Other Words from gastronomy
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or less commonly
gastronomical
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adjective
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adverb
Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence
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No gastronome's grand journey around France can be really complete without visiting Lyon, so head to the city today to delve into its gastronomy, in the markets, in the kitchen, and in the restaurants of the city. — Jack Dancy, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Europe," 5 Oct. 2016 Whatever this book lacks in focus, it more than makes up for with brisk wit, imagination, and its shotgun generalist approach to both history and gastronomy. — Monitor Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, "10 best books of July: the Monitor's picks," 12 July 2018 The last couple of years there has been a trend within molecular gastronomy to develop artificial caviar from natural ingredients with all kinds of flavors. — Emily Price, Fortune, "Beer Caviar is a Thing at the World Cup," 28 June 2018 But Vienna’s gastronomy scene is split over the question. — Palko Karasz, New York Times, "Austria’s Far Right Wants the Freedom to Smoke," 18 Mar. 2018 Alinea, long celebrated for its artistic gastronomy, has just been named one of the The World's 50 Best Restaurants. — Carol Motsinger, Cincinnati.com, "One of the world's best restaurants is a five-hour drive from Cincinnati," 20 June 2018 The pulse of Mexican gastronomy can be found at the bustling Mercado Lucas de Galvez, where local produce and fruits are served in open stalls. — Kristin Braswell, Sunset, "10 Best Trips to Mexico for Your Travel Personality," 22 Jan. 2018 Guided Culinary Experience and Tasting at the Basque Culinary Center The first stop on your trip is the Basque Culinary Center for an introduction to the wonderful world of Basque gastronomy. — Virginia Irurita, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Spain," 5 Oct. 2016 Turnbull had just mentioned Macron's imminent lunch with members of Sydney's French community, and had followed with comments about French gastronomy and wine. — Trevor Marshallsea, Fox News, "Macron says Aussie PM's wife 'delicious,' sparking reaction," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gastronomy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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gastronomy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gastronomy
: the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food
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