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

Much like medicine, gastronomy is a passion that calls for complete dedication in the service of others and their happiness. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026

The food From the start, a clear part of the vision for Sibbjäns has been to use gastronomy as a hook to lure visitors to the area, start building a scene, and establish a commitment to ingredients that are grown locally and served fresh. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

There will be a Jardin des Chefs — a chefs' garden — for fans to sample French gastronomy in an area next to Court Simonne-Mathieu. —ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026

A lot of diverse gastronomy, but [also] diversity in people. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for gastronomy

• aeronomy
• agronomy
• astronomy
• autonomy
• economy
• metonymy
• taxonomy
• deuteronomy

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