Gastronome
Noun
- A gourmet.
Example Sentences
“Julia Child was a gastronome before she learned to cook a single dish.”
“The gastronome praised the simple, flavorful ingredients for highlighting the chef’s skills.”
“The new restaurant was attracting all the local gastronomes.”
Word Origin
French, early 19th century
Why this word?
Quite simply, a gastronome is a lover of food. “Gastronome” comes from the French word “gastronomie,” which is “the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.” If you appreciate good food, you can call yourself a gastronome. In modern slang, a gastronome might also be known as a “foodie.”
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