Synonyms of gastronome

gastronome

noun

ˈga-strə-ˌnōm 

as in epicure

a person with refined tastes in food and wine

gastronomes from all over make the pilgrimage to this temple of haute cuisine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• epicure
• gourmet
• epicurean
• gastronomist
• gourmand
• bon vivant
• foodie
• connoisseur
• savorer
• dilettante
• oenophile
• turophile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glutton
• hog
• trencherman
• stuffer
• guzzler
• overeater
• gorger
• swiller

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun gastronome contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gastronome are epicure, gourmand, and gourmet. While all these words mean "one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking," gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

When is epicure a more appropriate choice than gastronome?

The words epicure and gastronome can be used in similar contexts, but epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

When is it sensible to use gourmand instead of gastronome?

Although the words gourmand and gastronome have much in common, gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

In what contexts can gourmet take the place of gastronome?

The meanings of gourmet and gastronome largely overlap; however, gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gastronome

Now in its 17th year, The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout offers discerning gastronomes the chance to savor exceptional fare in a spirited atmosphere. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025

Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025

But now this metropolis of some 2 million people has more and more options for later in the day, ranging from an intimate dining counter where a local chef nerds out about indigenous ingredients to a sleek izakaya bar where the city’s scene-seeking gastronomes gather for spicy tuna hand rolls. —Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

After last year’s somewhat disappointing gala, restaurateurs and gastronomes hoped that 2025 would see some more dramatic accolades. —Ann Abel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025