Meaning & use
epicure
A person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink and is discerning about quality.
See it in a sentence
As a devoted epicure, he planned entire vacations around the best regional restaurants.
The epicure sent the wine back twice before finding a vintage worthy of the meal.
A note on using this word
Epicure carries a slightly formal or old-fashioned tone; 'foodie' is the more common, casual modern equivalent.
Words with a similar meaning
gourmetconnoisseur
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