gastronome

IPA/ˈɡæs.trə.nəʊm/
IPA/ˈɡæs.trə.noʊm/

gastronome — noun

  • gastronomesingular
  • gastronomesplural

1. a person who knows a lot about excellent food and drinks and gets great enjoymen

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person who knows a lot about excellent food and drinks and gets great enjoyment from choosing, cooking, and eating them

例句

Rafael, a noted gastronome, spent his holiday touring the lavender farms and truffle markets of Provence.

noted gastronome — adjective + noun pattern

The head chef invited a group of gastronomes to a private tasting of his new seasonal menu.

group of gastronomes — collective noun pattern

同義詞
  • gourmet

    Can refer to either a person who enjoys fine food or to the food itself; less emphasis on expert knowledge

  • foodie

    Informal; focuses on enthusiasm and enjoyment rather than deep expertise

  • epicure

    Slightly old-fashioned; emphasises refined taste and pleasure in eating and drinking

  • connoisseur

    Broader — can apply to any field (wine, art, music); implies authoritative knowledge

文法句型

[adjective] gastronome

gastronome + of [region/cuisine]

用法筆記

More formal and specialised than 'foodie' (informal) or 'gourmet' (which can describe food quality as well). Gastronome emphasises deep knowledge and serious interest, not just enjoyment.

常見錯誤

❌I am a gastronome because I like pizza.
✅I am a gastronome because I study the techniques behind different cuisines.
💡Gastronome implies expert-level knowledge, not just casual enjoyment.
❌She is a gastronome who only eats fast food.
✅She is a gastronome who travels to different countries to learn about their cooking traditions.
💡A gastronome has a serious interest in high-quality food and drink.