foodie

noun

food·​ie ˈfü-dē 

: a person who has an avid interest in food and 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

Expat retirees are found in the capital, Kuala Lumpur; George Town, on the Strait of Malacca; Ipoh, a foodie center; and Melaka, in the south. — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Museums host after-hours parties, video game festivals and family days, while treats abound for foodies. — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 23 July 2026

By ordering two of the shareable meals, foodies across the nation can make their own viral Chicken Tender Tower from the comfort of their own home. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Hey Charlotte foodies — pour yourself something cold, because today’s CharlotteFive newsletter is stacked with stops worth adding to your summer list. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foodie

• broody
• buddhi
• judy

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Kids Definition

foodie

noun

ˈfü-dē

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