ep·i·cu·re·an
ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən 
-ˈkyu̇r-ē-
-ˈkyu̇r-ē-
1
capitalized
: of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
2
: of, relating to, or suited to an epicure
1
: a follower of Epicurus
2
often not capitalized
: epicure sense 1
Synonyms
Examples of epicurean in a Sentence
Adjective
a person of epicurean tastes
Noun
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024
These are just three of the gems up for grabs (with estimates up to $140,000, $95,000, and $11,000, respectively) at two upcoming auctions of wine from the renowned cellar of epicurean and art lover Pierre Chen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024
Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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Adjective
The third way to access the Crown Collection is by hosting an epicurean experience at 21 Royal.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024
These are just three of the gems up for grabs (with estimates up to $140,000, $95,000, and $11,000, respectively) at two upcoming auctions of wine from the renowned cellar of epicurean and art lover Pierre Chen.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
Noun
How to watch: The Epicurean Hotel in Tampa hosts the finale 6-9pm on Monday.
—Selene San Felice, Axios, 31 July 2024
Moore did not buy the physical buildings from Dickson but took over management of the Epicurean Group of establishments and employees.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicurean. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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