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
Examples of epicurean in a Sentence
Adjective
a person of epicurean tastes
Noun
an epicurean with a beautifully equipped kitchen
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
But there’s much more to Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay than its epicurean exploits.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The event celebrates the city’s diverse dining scene with a dynamic line-up of epicurean events that showcase the city’s top chefs, food, and drinks.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
But there’s much more to Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay than its epicurean exploits.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicurean. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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