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 Dordogne is a region renowned worldwide for everything from gastronomy and gorgeous castles to grottos and grand cru vintages. James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Somni, West Hollywood Somni reached the highest levels of gastronomy at breakneck speed, debuting in the Michelin Guide with three stars less than a year after opening. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Participants had the option to join Rise leaders for a series of evening events, like a local gastronomy tour and a trip to see the play Scènes de Mariage. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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cooking
Noun
  • Many chefs pull salmon when the thermometer reads about 125 to 130 degrees for medium, knowing carryover cooking will continue after it’s removed from the grill.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services launched a new cooking show on Thursday.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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