foodie

noun

food·ie ˈfü-dē

: a person having an avid interest in the latest food fads

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Foodie is a relatively recent addition to our language (dating from the early 1980s), but it derives from a much older word, food, which has been with us for as long as there has been anything that could be called English. Food can be traced back through Middle English to the Old English form fōda, which is itself related to Old High German fuotar, meaning "food" or "fodder," and Latin panis, meaning "bread." Panis is the source for empanada (a turnover with a sweet or savory filling), panatela (a type of cigar), panettone (a kind of bread containing raisins and candied fruit), and pantry (a room used for the storage of provisions).

Examples of foodie in a Sentence

The restaurant is very popular among foodies.

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Its foodie landscape blends tradition with modernity as the culinary scene has grown rapidly, with chefs embracing farm-to-table principles and utilizing local ingredients from famously creamy Kerry butter to Donegal fisheries. —

Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Or the rise of foodie culture, accelerated by Bon Appétit’s once-beloved YouTube channel that encouraged my generation to strive for epicurean flare at home. —

Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 Fast-food foodies just got some mouthwatering news from Burger King. —

Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 Metro Phoenix foodies are getting more options to visit two food chains opening new locations in the suburbs. —

Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foodie