oenophiles

noun

plural of oenophile
as in foodies

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  1. foodies
  2. connoisseurs
Noun
  • Here is some of the dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
    — Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026
  • Since then, the Katsu-ya brand has become a worldwide favorite among foodies, with locations in Toronto, Canada; Nassau, Bahamas; and several Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Brentwood, Century City, and Hollywood.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of foodies
Noun
  • And coffee connoisseurs are ready to drink the potentially dementia-dodging delicacy.
    — Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Tote bag connoisseurs once again celebrated Trader Joe's latest product drop.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Definition of connoisseurs
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“Oenophiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oenophiles. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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