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 food From the start, a clear part of the vision for Sibbjäns has been to use gastronomy as a hook to lure visitors to the area, start building a scene, and establish a commitment to ingredients that are grown locally and served fresh. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 There will be a Jardin des Chefs — a chefs' garden — for fans to sample French gastronomy in an area next to Court Simonne-Mathieu. ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 A lot of diverse gastronomy, but [also] diversity in people. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 The gold standard of gastronomy is really French cuisine. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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cooking
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  • The George, the hotel’s signature restaurant, is the place to splurge on elevated cooking in a stunning room.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • The fridge is stocked, the recipes are bookmarked — and yet the thought of cooking dinner feels impossible.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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