gastronomist - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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gastronomist (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/gæˈstrɒnə mɪst/

Meaning and Usage

A "gastronomist" refers to a person who is an expert in gastronomy, which is the study of food and culture, with a particular focus on gourmet food and fine dining. This term is less commonly used compared to related terms like "chef" or "food critic," and it typically appears more in written contexts, such as food reviews, culinary literature, and academic articles.

Frequency of Use: The term is not very frequent in everyday conversation but appears often in specialized discussions about culinary arts, restaurants, and food culture.

Example Sentences

  1. The gastronomist traveled across the country to explore regional dishes and culinary traditions.
    Гастроном путешествовал по стране, чтобы изучить региональные блюда и кулинарные традиции.

  2. As a gastronomist, she was invited to judge the annual food festival.
    В качестве гастрономиста её пригласили судить на ежегодном фестивале еды.

  3. The budding gastronomist read countless cookbooks to refine her palate.
    Начинающий гастроном прочитал бесчисленные кулинарные книги, чтобы улучшить свой вкус.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "gastronomist" isn't commonly featured in many idiomatic expressions, it can be involved in phrases related to food and preferences:

  1. A gastronomist's delight - This phrase indicates a dish or food experience that is particularly appealing to a food enthusiast.
    The Michelin-starred restaurant was a gastronomist's delight for its exquisite flavors.
    Ресторан с Мишленовской звездой был настоящим наслаждением для гастронома благодаря своим изысканным вкусам.

  2. Gastronomist at heart - Refers to someone who is very passionate about food and culinary experiences, although they may not be professionally involved in gastronomy.
    Despite being an engineer, he is a gastronomist at heart and loves experimenting with new recipes.
    Несмотря на то, что он инженер, по сути он гастроном и любит экспериментировать с новыми рецептами.

  3. Gastronomist's paradise - A place that is particularly appealing to food lovers, often used to describe cities, markets, or restaurants.
    Tokyo is often considered a gastronomist's paradise with its diverse culinary offerings.
    Токио часто считается гастрономическим раем благодаря своему разнообразному кулинарному предложению.

Etymology

The term "gastronomist" is derived from "gastronomy," which comes from the Greek words "gastro-" meaning "stomach" and "nomos" meaning "law" or "management." This reflects the idea of knowledge and rules relating to food and dining.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: gourmand, food expert, culinary enthusiast
Antonyms: amateur, unrefined eater, food novice



25-07-2024