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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
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
From a local real estate agent heading to Netflix to a New York-style bagel shop expanding south of the city, there’s plenty happening around Charlotte in the foodie (and reality show) world.
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Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Whether a whiskey connoisseur, aviation aficionado, outdoor adventurer, or eclectic foodie, the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee, has much to offer you.
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Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
1 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.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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