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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.

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Word Description / Examples
gastronome

Ideal for formal or literary contexts when referring to someone with deep knowledge and appreciation of fine food and drink.

  • The restaurant's new chef is renowned as a gastronome, known for his inventive cuisine.
foodie

More casual and contemporary term for someone who loves food and enjoys trying different types of cuisine.

  • He's a true foodie, always checking out the new restaurants in town.
gourmet

Refers to someone with sophisticated tastes in food and drink, more positive and often used in marketing to describe high-quality ingredients and dishes.

  • The gourmet cheese section at the market has a wide selection of premium options.
epicure

Used to describe someone who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink, often with a sense of refined taste and luxury.

  • She considered herself an epicure, always seeking out the best dining experiences.

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.