gastronomist

7.4

A person who knows a lot about food and cooking

noun
/ˌɡæstrəˈnɑːmɪst/

: gastrónomo

As a gastronomist, she often travels to discover new cooking techniques around the world.

Examples

The renowned gastronomist shared his culinary secrets during the food festival.
Called "brilliant" and a "molecular gastronomist" by food critics, Yamamoto opened his restaurant in 2003 with a clear goal—to pursue the possibility of Japanese cuisine.

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Chef Ian Kleinman is a pioneering molecular gastronomist and owner/operator of The Inventing Room, a unique catering and food entertainment company based in Denver, CO.

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Many consider him a leading gastronomist because of his innovative approach to traditional recipes.

Synonyms

gourmet

vsgastronomist

85 6.5

A person who likes and knows a lot about fine food and drink

is more than enjoyment adding professional cooking and dining expertise

connoisseur

vsgastronomist

27 8.6

A person who knows a lot about good food, art, or other things people enjoy

is expert also in cooking skills and dining practice not only taste

culinarian

vsgastronomist

1 6.9

A person who cooks and prepares food

also includes expertise in dining and broader food knowledge

gastronome

vsgastronomist

1 8.6

A person who enjoys very good food and drink

uses expertise in cooking and dining rather than only appreciation

Antonyms

novice

46 3.4

A person new to an activity who has little experience

How Skilled

gastronomist

7.4

chef

559 2.3

cook

356 1.0

Surface Forms

gastronomist singular

gastronomists plural

Morphology

gastronomist = gastronomy (transparent) = gastronomy + ist

Formed by the noun 'gastronomy' plus the agentive suffix '-ist', meaning a person associated with or expert in gastronomy.

Etymology

Gastronomist comes from Greek parts gastro- meaning 'stomach', seen in gastric, and -nomy meaning 'rule' or 'law'. So a gastronomist is someone who knows the 'rules' of good eating and cooking, a true food expert.