Gastronomy: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Gastronomy noun. The art and study of choosing, cooking and eating good food.
How to say it
gas-TRON-uh-mee/ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/ · American /ɡæˈstrɑːnəmi/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (TRON).
Gastronomy in a sentence
San Sebastián has built its fame on gastronomy and its tiny bars.
The course covers the history and gastronomy of the Mediterranean.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- cuisine
- cookery
- fine dining
Where gastronomy comes from
From French gastronomie, from Greek gastēr, stomach, plus -nomia, rules.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The course covers the history and _____ of the Mediterranean.
- gastronomy
- trencherman
- condiment
Show the answer
gastronomy: The course covers the history and gastronomy of the Mediterranean.