gastronome

noun

gas·​tro·​nome ˈga-strə-ˌnōm 

: a lover of good food

especially : one with a serious interest in gastronomy

Synonyms

• bon vivant
• epicure
• epicurean
• gastronomist
• gourmand
• gourmet

Choose the Right Synonym for gastronome

epicure, gourmet, gourmand, gastronome mean one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking.

epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

Examples of gastronome in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The hour-long experience—set to debut in Tokyo this spring—has been well received by curious gastronomes and tech enthusiasts alike craving the next big thing. —Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024

While both states hold their fair share of appeal for gastronomes, South Florida residents and visitors can experience both in one fell swoop at the beginning of the new year, with the 2025 Artisans of Wine and Food festival taking place on the sunny shores of Boca Raton. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, back-formation from gastronomie

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gastronome

• polygonum