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gastronome

 

[ ˈɡaːstrənəʊm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food lover

A person who is knowledgeable and passionate about food and drink, especially fine dining and gourmet cuisine. Gastronomes often seek out unique and high-quality culinary experiences.

Synonyms

epicure, foodie, gourmet

Examples of usage

  • The gastronome was delighted to discover a new Michelin-starred restaurant in town.
  • She considers herself a true gastronome, always eager to try new flavors and ingredients.

Translations

Translations of the word "gastronome" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gastrónomo

🇮🇳 भोजन-प्रिय व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Feinschmecker

🇮🇩 gastronome

🇺🇦 гурман

🇵🇱 gastronom

🇯🇵 食通 (しょくつう)

🇫🇷 gastronome

🇪🇸 gastrónomo

🇹🇷 gastronom

🇰🇷 미식가 (美食家)

🇸🇦 ذواق

🇨🇿 gastronom

🇸🇰 gastronom

🇨🇳 美食家 (měishíjiā)

🇸🇮 gastronóm

🇮🇸 sælkera

🇰🇿 гастроном

🇬🇪 გურმანი

🇦🇿 gastronom

🇲🇽 gastrónomo

Etymology

The term 'gastronome' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'gastronome' which means 'a connoisseur of good food and drink'. The concept of gastronomy has evolved over time, encompassing not only the enjoyment of food but also the study of its preparation, presentation, and cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,434, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.