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
Example Sentences
books about wine tasting and gastronomy
Recent Examples on the Web Parmigiano-Reggiano, a hard aged cheese, has become an icon of Italian gastronomy. 
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Insisting, however unseriously, that the cuisines of all people of color are alike in their spices and seasonings flattens the variances and intricacies that make gastronomy delightful, and renders non-white people and their food a monolith. Jenny G. Zhang, Bon Appétit, 23 Aug. 2022 Conrique studied gastronomy, the study between culture and food and the cooking styles of particular regions. Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 26 July 2022 The city’s gastronomy has other noteworthy milestones, too. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Here, north of Boston in the culinary school at Northern Essex Community College, the students will learn about sous-vide cooking, use pastry sheeters to laminate dough, break down whole pigs and try molecular gastronomy techniques. New York Times, 28 Mar. 2022 Enhancing the overall experience, the property is in the process of introducing programming across gastronomy and wellness. Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Blue Hill at Stone Barns has gained accolades from just about every corner of the food world (including two Michelin stars) for its groundbreaking approach to sustainable gastronomy. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2022 Beyond the runway, the week-long event has expanded into a mix of fashion, beauty, music, art, charity, newest trends, gastronomy, luxury, and lifestyle, bridging the gap between Latin America and the United States. Corein Carter, Forbes, 13 June 2022 See More
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Insisting, however unseriously, that the cuisines of all people of color are alike in their spices and seasonings flattens the variances and intricacies that make gastronomy delightful, and renders non-white people and their food a monolith. Jenny G. Zhang, Bon Appétit, 23 Aug. 2022 Conrique studied gastronomy, the study between culture and food and the cooking styles of particular regions. Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 26 July 2022 The city’s gastronomy has other noteworthy milestones, too. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Here, north of Boston in the culinary school at Northern Essex Community College, the students will learn about sous-vide cooking, use pastry sheeters to laminate dough, break down whole pigs and try molecular gastronomy techniques. New York Times, 28 Mar. 2022 Enhancing the overall experience, the property is in the process of introducing programming across gastronomy and wellness. Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Blue Hill at Stone Barns has gained accolades from just about every corner of the food world (including two Michelin stars) for its groundbreaking approach to sustainable gastronomy. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2022 Beyond the runway, the week-long event has expanded into a mix of fashion, beauty, music, art, charity, newest trends, gastronomy, luxury, and lifestyle, bridging the gap between Latin America and the United States. Corein Carter, Forbes, 13 June 2022 See More 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
gastronomy
noun
as in cooking
formal the art or activity of cooking and eating fine food books about wine tasting and gastronomy Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- cooking
- cuisine
- cookery
- haute cuisine