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 transatlantic voyage will focus on mindful gastronomy, with a special guest chef and a wine expert. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 The assortment leans to luxury goods from around the world and encompasses fashion, jewelry, beauty, accessories, gastronomy, furniture and books. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The six-episode show sees Mory, accompanied by pastry chef and friend Theó Segretin and guests such as Omar Sy, immerse himself in Japanese culture and gastronomy to unlock how to prepare the perfect bento. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026 Unlike many luxury goods, fine wine naturally combines history, culture, gastronomy, craftsmanship, landscape and human connection. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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cooking
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  • Ramsay adds the crème fraîche cold at the end to stop the cooking and bring richness to the dish.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The teenager missed her mother’s cooking, her hugs, and their small, ordinary rituals of life together – reading, shopping, and singing.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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