Meaning & use

epicure

noun·Advanced

A person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink and is discerning about quality.

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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.

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