gastronomy

noun

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 According to Ecuador's official tourism website, visitors can enjoy everything from adventure sports and whale watching to archaeology, gastronomy and wildlife experiences. — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 Everything in this restaurant speaks of the new Spanish gastronomy that celebrates proximity and love for the land. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Gilmore was to be my hostess on a tour of the couple’s restaurants and social impact projects in Modena—which, as a result of Bottura’s international profile, is today a nerve center of Italian gastronomy. — Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 Famed Chef Jean Imbert curated a feast that balanced the traditions of French gastronomy with his characteristic flair for modernity. — Ian Malone, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

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