gastronome

noun

gas·​tro·​nome ˈga-strə-ˌnōm How to pronounce gastronome (audio)
: a lover of good food
especially : one with a serious interest in gastronomy
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epicure, gourmet, gourmand, gastronome mean one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking.

epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

Examples of gastronome in a Sentence

gastronomes from all over make the pilgrimage to this temple of haute cuisine
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The hour-long experience—set to debut in Tokyo this spring—has been well received by curious gastronomes and tech enthusiasts alike craving the next big thing. Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 After last year’s somewhat disappointing gala, restaurateurs and gastronomes hoped that 2025 would see some more dramatic accolades. Ann Abel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Even the talented team executing the vision of the world-famous gastronome isn’t above getting creative to accommodate diners. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 Au Crocodile Lauded by Michelin reviewers, chefs, gastronomes, and diners alike, Au Crocodile is a fine-dining institution that carries a rich legacy. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gastronome

Word History

Etymology

French, back-formation from gastronomie

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastronome was in 1823

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“Gastronome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronome. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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