epicurean

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adjective

ep·​i·​cu·​re·​an ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce epicurean (audio) -ˈkyu̇r-ē- How to pronounce epicurean (audio)
1
capitalized : of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
2
: of, relating to, or suited to an epicure

Epicurean

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noun

1
: a follower of Epicurus
2
often not capitalized : epicure sense 1

Examples of epicurean in a Sentence

Adjective a person of epicurean tastes
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
This festival brings together audiences, filmmakers, chefs and winemakers for epicurean screenings, food and wine experiences and filmmaker Q&As. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024 Unlike most One&Onlys, which are destination properties like One&Only Palmilla and Mandarina in Mexico, this resort offers pursuits geared toward to the business and leisure city-traveler such as epicurean journeys, arts and culture experiences and wellness programs. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024 This diversity extends beyond the natural world into a rich epicurean culture, complete with 11 wineries, challenging the usual expectations of visitors. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 For ten full days, Napa Valley’s world-class restaurants will be offering exclusive deals on inventive epicurean meals and experiences. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2024 Belly up for a round-up of epicurean adventures including a Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, a Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition and a family-style Cioppino Feast. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2024 Fan out from the old quarter on Truly Panama’s new epicurean Flavors of Panama tour to score chicheme (a traditional, creamy spiced drink), ceviche at the fish market, tropical fruit at stands in sprawling Park Omar, and lunch at Afro-Panamanian La Tapa del Coco. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 That gourmand hook could make this the director’s most readily distributable work in some time, albeit on an epicurean scale. Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Oct. 2023 Noteworthy epicurean experiences include Miru, the hotel’s all-day eatery on the 11th floor, serving modern Japanese cuisine in a sophisticated dining room designed by the Rockwell Group. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2023
Noun
Guests can experience the ultimate weekend by booking the ‘Lake Oconee Food & Wine Epicurean Package’ with access to five of the top events during the weekend. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 The site of the old Epicurean Restaurant in Dilworth remains vacant after it was closed and demolished about 25 years ago — but a new fence is catching the attention of people passing by the property at East Boulevard and Scott Avenue. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Feb. 2024 The Epicurean, in Atlanta’s trendy Midtown neighborhood of young professionals and tech workers, charges $300 for a cabana that fits four and $350 for six, from noon to 3 or in the midafternoons, with an additional $250 minimum spend on food and drinks required. Jon Marcus, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2023 Get the recipe for Watermelon Whiskey Pops from The Little Epicurean. Blair Donovan, Country Living, 31 July 2023 Meet the experts: Julie Andrews is the founder and recipe creator of The Healthy Epicurean. Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023 The most interesting hotel in Tampa is without a doubt the Autograph Collection’s Epicurean Hotel. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 10 July 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of epicurean was in the 15th century

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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicurean. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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