word
Food
Gastronomy
gas-TRON-oh-mee
/ɡæsˈtrɒnəmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Gastronomy
Dictionary meaning
The art and science of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.
History and origin
French/Greek
Examples
- Molecular gastronomy uses scientific techniques to transform traditional dishes.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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