gastronomy

/ɡæˈstrɒnəmi/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡæˈstrɑːnəmi/ (ame, ipa) · /ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē/ (ame, mw)

gastronomy — noun

1. The study and skill of choosing, preparing, and enjoying high-quality food as a

1.名詞C1
釋義

The study and skill of choosing, preparing, and enjoying high-quality food as a cultural and sensory experience.

例句

Elena has always been interested in gastronomy and dreams of opening her own restaurant one day.

The university offers a degree in gastronomy that covers the history of food, cooking techniques, and nutrition.

collocation: degree in gastronomy

同義詞
  • culinary art

    Emphasises the creative and technical skill side of cooking, often in professional settings

  • cookery

    More practical and everyday; lacks the academic depth of gastronomy

用法筆記

Often used in academic or formal contexts. Frequently appears with modifiers describing a nationality or approach, such as 'French gastronomy' or 'molecular gastronomy'.

常見錯誤

❌She learned gastronomy by watching cooking videos at home.
✅She studied gastronomy at a food institute in Paris.
💡Gastronomy refers to the formal study or cultural practice of good food, not everyday cooking skills.
❌I enjoy gastronomy every night when I cook dinner.
✅I enjoy trying dishes from different culinary traditions as part of my interest in gastronomy.
💡Gastronomy is a field of knowledge, not an activity you 'do' each time you cook.

2. The particular cooking practices, dishes, and food traditions that belong to a s

2.名詞C1
釋義

The particular cooking practices, dishes, and food traditions that belong to a specific country, region, or culture.

例句

The gastronomy of the Sichuan region is famous for its bold use of chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.

pattern: the gastronomy of [region]

Fatima's book explores the gastronomy of North Africa, with dishes that mix local spices and grains.

同義詞
  • cuisine

    More common and practical; focuses on the dishes themselves rather than the full cultural study

  • culinary tradition

    Emphasises the historical and cultural aspect of a region's cooking practices

用法筆記

Typically preceded by 'the gastronomy of [place]' or '[place] gastronomy' to specify the region. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 focuses on the characteristic food of a place, while sense 1 covers the broader study and culture of good eating.

常見錯誤

❌Korean gastronomy is very spicy.
✅Korean cuisine is very spicy. Korean gastronomy also covers the history and customs behind the food.
💡Use 'cuisine' for the food itself; 'gastronomy' includes the wider cultural context.
❌I love the gastronomy at that café.
✅I love the food at that café.
💡For a single restaurant or home meal, 'food' or 'cooking' is more natural; gastronomy refers to an entire regional tradition.