gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
1
: the art or science of good eating
2
: culinary customs or style
Chinese gastronomy
gastronomic adjective
or less commonly gastronomical

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastronomy was in 1814

Dictionary Entries Near gastronomy

Cite this Entry

“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun
gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
: the art of appreciating fine food
gastronomic adjective
also gastronomical
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