Epicure
/ˈɛ.pɪ.kjʊər/noun
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
Did you know?Epicurus, the philosopher after whom the term is named, believed that the pursuit of happiness and pleasure was the greatest good, leading to a lifestyle often misunderstood as indulgence.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἐπίκουρος (epikouros)
“A helper or ally, later known as a philosopher advocating pleasure as the highest good.”
1st Century BC
Latin
Epicurus
“The name of the philosopher, solidifying the association of pleasure with a philosophical lifestyle.”
Middle Ages
Old French
epicure
“A person devoted to sensual pleasures, particularly in culinary contexts.”
17th Century
English
epicure
“Referring specifically to someone who appreciates fine food and drink, embodying a hedonistic lifestyle.”
Modern English
English
epicure
“A connoisseur of food and drink, emphasizing refined taste and pleasure.”
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