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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The property is foodie-focused with 12 restaurants, and feels deeply rooted in place with local art and design.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Black previously managed pop punk band Cartel before becoming a fashion consultant for the likes of Thom Browne as well as a culture writer, while Stewart, otherwise known as DJ Them Jeans, previously played with the likes of Steve Aoki and is a noted foodie.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
While most WAGs share fashion and lifestyle content on social media, Ann Michael has carved out a niche in the foodie space.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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