gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē 

1

: the art or science of good eating

2

: culinary customs or style

Chinese gastronomy

gastronomic

ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mik 

adjective

or less commonly gastronomical

ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy

Recent Examples on the Web

Raffles is known for celebrating local culture through gastronomy, and among the seven restaurants and bars in the Udaipur resort, the signature Sawai Kitchen draws on heirloom menus from the royal Rajput households for its authentic Indian cuisine. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024

The use of these products is a cornerstone of Romanian gastronomy. —Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Each offering not only delights the palate but also honors the cultural narratives woven into the fabric of West African gastronomy. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024

From iconic street foods to the cutting edge of gastronomy, the culinary landscape of Chicago is a tapestry of the city’s innovative spirit, tumultuous history and industrious immigrant communities. —Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French gastronomie, from Greek Gastronomia, title of a 4th century b.c. poem, from gastro- gastr- + -nomia -nomy

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē 

: the art of appreciating fine food

gastronomic

ˌgas-trə-ˈnäm-ik 

adjective

also gastronomical

-ˈnäm-i-kəl