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Definition of gastronome

gastronome

/ˈɡæs.trə.noʊm/
gas · tro · nome
Adverb:gastronomically
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Plural:gastronomes
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Adjective:gastronomic
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gastronome Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A connoisseur of good food and drink; a person with a refined palate and deep knowledge of the art and science of fine dining.

Example

"As a dedicated gastronome, he traveled across Europe to sample regional delicacies and traditional culinary techniques."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'gourmet' and 'gastronome' both denote a connoisseur of fine food and drink, 'gourmand' historically carried a connotation of excessive or greedy eating, though it is now often used interchangeably with 'gourmet'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French 'gastronome', back-formed from 'gastronomie' (gastronomy), ultimately from Ancient Greek 'gastronomia', combining 'gaster' (stomach) and 'nomos' (law or custom).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gastronome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gastronome
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