gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
1
: the art or science of good eating
2
: culinary customs or style
Chinese gastronomy
gastronomic adjective
or less commonly gastronomical

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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With its fairytale landscapes, quaint old towns and outstanding gastronomy, this is a must-visit part of Sweden. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 One recent example from the world of gastronomy: Food distribution companies have been leveraging AI tools to monitor their supply networks for sustainable agricultural practices. Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 For vegan gastronomy, Oakland’s Millennium Restaurant has been at the forefront for two decades and remains popular with all kinds of eaters. Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025 Louis Privat’s knowledge of gastronomy, French cuisine and French history from in the 18th and 19th centuries is prodigious. Michelle Greenwald, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastronomy was in 1814

Cite this Entry

“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun
gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
: the art of appreciating fine food
gastronomic adjective
also gastronomical

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