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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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Gouda’s is ready to welcome new and returning foodies to its permanent home this weekend, and Johnson promises there’s something for every palate.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The hotel can arrange foodie vespa tours and more traditional walking tours of Hoi An.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 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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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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