gastronomy

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 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 Awesome Black Creativity is an interactive display featuring figures built with Lego bricks that represent Black people who have made huge contributions across a variety of disciplines, including the arts, sports, sciences, technology, gastronomy and activism. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 The multi-day event showcases sustainable gastronomy, emphasizing local ingredients like calafate (a celebrated local berry), which infuses drinks and desserts. AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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