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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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Mainly locals, in-the-know foodies, and area chefs—Marmalade's own Peter Schintler comes in often.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Later in the year, foodies and nostalgia seekers won’t want to miss the Minnesota State Fair.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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