foodie

noun

food·ie ˈfü-dē

Synonyms of foodie next

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

Did you know?

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

This upsets Slowik, who then forces the pretentious foodie to cook an impromptu dish in front of everyone. —

Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Also for foodies: Chiko's Lunar New Year kicks off Wednesday at The Shell on Barracks Row, a collab with talents like Helen Nguyen (Saigon Social, NYC), Steve Chu (Ekiben, Baltimore), and Rosie Nguyen (Rose Ave Bakery). —

Anna Spiegel, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025 The Taste of the NFL This is sure to be a hot ticket for foodies who double as football football fans! —

Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Three restaurants, including one with a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, as well as a sushi and ceviche spot, set the bar high for foodies. —

Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for foodie