epicure — a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈepɪkjʊr/
Korean meaning: 미식가, 식도락가
Korean pronunciation: **에**피큐어
Example Sentences
- My uncle is such an epicure that he flies to Paris just for a croissant.
- The epicure spent three hours analyzing the complex flavors in a single piece of chocolate.
- She's not just hungry, she's an epicure who can tell you the exact region where the cheese was made.
epicure
NOUN//ˈepɪkjʊr//
a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink
An epicure savors gourmet dishes with refined appreciation and delight
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The epicure finds his cure through each delicious lure!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341-270 BC), who taught that pleasure was the highest good. Though his philosophy emphasized simple pleasures and virtue, the term later evolved to mean someone devoted to fine food and drink.
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“My uncle is such an epicure that he flies to Paris just for a croissant.”
“The epicure spent three hours analyzing the complex flavors in a single piece of chocolate.”
“She's not just hungry, she's an epicure who can tell you the exact region where the cheese was made.”
“The restaurant's success depends on attracting epicures who appreciate authentic flavors.”
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