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gastronome

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a lover of good food; a connoisseur or gourmet

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gastronomist, gastronomer

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: epicure, gourmet, bon vivant, epicurean, foodie

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sensualist

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French gastronome.