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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).
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With the rise of the World Wide Web came an interesting trend for all foodies: the ability to peruse a restaurant's menu before ever stepping foot through the door.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Munch a la Michelin Bangkok has always been an awesome foodie destination and nowadays the city sports 34 Michelin star restaurants.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
For foodies, the global flavors are a definite draw.
—Sarah Garone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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