gastronome — a person who is knowledgeable about and enjoys good food and drink
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is knowledgeable about and enjoys good food and drink
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæstrənoʊm/
Example Sentences
- The gastronome refused to eat at any restaurant with fewer than three Michelin stars.
- As a gastronome, she could tell the difference between Belgian and Swiss chocolate blindfolded.
- The gastronome's Instagram feed made everyone's mouth water with envy.
gastronome
NOUN[/ˈɡæstrənoʊm/]
a person who is knowledgeable about and enjoys good food and drink
The gastronome closes his eyes, savoring every layer of the truffle risotto.
A gastronome in Rome dines to the metronome's tone!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French gastronome, ultimately derived from ancient Greek words gastros (stomach) and nomos (law or rule), literally meaning 'one who knows the laws of the stomach.'
Breakdown
gastro- (stomach/belly) + -nome (law/rule) = one who understands the principles of good eating
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📝Examples
“The gastronome refused to eat at any restaurant with fewer than three Michelin stars.”
“As a gastronome, she could tell the difference between Belgian and Swiss chocolate blindfolded.”
“The gastronome's Instagram feed made everyone's mouth water with envy.”
“He became a gastronome after traveling through Italy and France for culinary experiences.”
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