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

These foodie tours dive deeper into the cuisines of each region, with hands-on experiences and a look at the local food culture from sourcing to preparation to table. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

Yokohamabashi Shotengai is the perfect street for foodies, with no shortage of treats to discover. —Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Trip Advisor also named Asheville as one of the best foodie destinations in the nation earlier this year, The Charlotte Observer reported. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 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