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

As a key figure in shaping contemporary Californian gastronomy, Tusk has built a body of work at Quince, earning three Michelin stars, while extending his influence across the city through Cotogna and Verjus. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Somni, West Hollywood Somni reached the highest levels of gastronomy at breakneck speed, debuting in the Michelin Guide with three stars less than a year after opening. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Meanwhile, France shifts the focus to gastronomy and culture. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Participants had the option to join Rise leaders for a series of evening events, like a local gastronomy tour and a trip to see the play Scènes de Mariage. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

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