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gastronomic

American  
[gas-truh-nahm-ik] / ˌgæs trəˈnɑm ɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to gastronomy.


gastronomic British  
/ ˌɡæstrəˈnɒmɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to food and cookery, esp the art of good eating

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Other Word Forms

  • gastronomical adjective
  • gastronomically adverb
  • gastronomics noun

Example Sentences

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This is a country, after all, that has a well-known gastronomic passion for potatoes.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Igor’s fading memory proves to be an apt, albeit obvious metaphor for a vocation slowly losing its connection to its past as truffles have emerged as a hot gastronomic trend.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

In the face of this gastronomic debate, many chefs are asking what an all-electric future will mean for cherished culinary traditions like wok cooking.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

“In this Olympic year, congratulations to all our artisan bakers,” he said, adding: “Our baguette is an essential part of the gastronomic heritage.”

From New York Times • May 6, 2024

And the gastronomic suggestions only confirmed to my mind that the English didn’t know the meaning of the word food.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel