ep·i·cu·re·an
ˌe-pi-kyu̇-ˈrē-ən 
-ˈkyu̇r-ē-
-ˈkyu̇r-ē-
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Epicurean
: of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
2
: of, relating to, or suited to an epicure
1
: a follower of Epicurus
2
often epicurean
: 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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ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
History buffs will revel in the dozens UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited, while foodies can check out the new onboard Epicurean Enrichment Studio, created by executive chef Kathryn Kelly as a chance to connect to the local cultures through cuisine.
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Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The 660-plus scrolls stayed buried under volcanic mud until they were excavated in the 1700s from a single room that archaeologists believe held the personal working library of an Epicurean philosopher named Philodemus.
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ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 June 2026
Noun
Storied Stays and Epicurean Delights An enduring symbol of Juan-les-Pins, the Hôtel Belles Rives is a treasured institution.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
History buffs will revel in the dozens UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited, while foodies can check out the new onboard Epicurean Enrichment Studio, created by executive chef Kathryn Kelly as a chance to connect to the local cultures through cuisine.
—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Epicurean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epicurean. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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