gastronomy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
    • New England gastronomy
  2. noun the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food

WordNet

Gas*tron"o*my noun
Etymology
Gr. : cf. F. gastronomie.
Definitions
  1. The art or science of good eating; epicurism; the art of good cheer.

Webster 1913