gastronomy

Definition of gastronomynext
as in cooking
formal the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food books about wine tasting and gastronomy

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Recent Examples of gastronomy The latest campaign encourages travelers to go beyond the beaches and engage with Puerto Rican culture, whether through gastronomy in Cayey, heritage tourism in Ponce, or adventure travel in the central mountains. Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 At select locations, Samuelsson is joined by special guest Nneka Nurse, a leading global advocate for Caribbean gastronomy. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026 Cities were judged across 26 criteria, spanning winemaking history, vineyard presence, wine quality and reputation, sustainability, gastronomy, tourism infrastructure, cultural life, wellness experiences, value for money and overall accessibility. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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cooking
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  • With the two South Florida natives in the aqua and orange, the Dolphins could certainly have some hometown cooking come September.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
  • India has relied on supplies from the Strait of Hormuz to meet about 50% of its crude oil needs, as per Citi, while importing most of its LPG — the primary cooking fuel used by commercial establishments as well as households — through this route.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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