Epicure: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Epicure noun. Someone who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
How to say it
EP-ih-kyoor/ˈɛpɪkjʊə/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (EP). Forms: epicures.
Epicure in a sentence
As an epicure, she would rather eat one perfect fig than a dozen ordinary ones.
The market draws epicures from all over the region on Saturday mornings.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- gourmet
- connoisseur
- gastronome
- foodie
Where epicure comes from
From Epicurus, the Greek philosopher who taught that pleasure is the highest good.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The market draws _____ from all over the region on Saturday mornings.
- condiment
- epicure
- oenophile
Show the answer
epicure: The market draws epicures from all over the region on Saturday mornings.