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
Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence
books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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The latest campaign encourages travelers to go beyond the beaches and engage with Puerto Rican culture, whether through gastronomy in Cayey, heritage tourism in Ponce, or adventure travel in the central mountains.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Chef Arnaud Donckele invites diners into French gastronomy dictated by broths, creams, vinaigrettes and veloutés at Plénitude, awarded three Michelin stars within its first year.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
At select locations, Samuelsson is joined by special guest Nneka Nurse, a leading global advocate for Caribbean gastronomy.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Cities were judged across 26 criteria, spanning winemaking history, vineyard presence, wine quality and reputation, sustainability, gastronomy, tourism infrastructure, cultural life, wellness experiences, value for money and overall accessibility.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Chef Arnaud Donckele invites diners into French gastronomy dictated by broths, creams, vinaigrettes and veloutés at Plénitude, awarded three Michelin stars within its first year.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
At select locations, Samuelsson is joined by special guest Nneka Nurse, a leading global advocate for Caribbean gastronomy.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Cities were judged across 26 criteria, spanning winemaking history, vineyard presence, wine quality and reputation, sustainability, gastronomy, tourism infrastructure, cultural life, wellness experiences, value for money and overall accessibility.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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