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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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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025
Two sources familiar with the situation confirmed that the Entourage star wouldn't be back as Nate, Andy's foodie boyfriend who, at the end of the first film, landed a job as a sous chef at a prestigious Boston restaurant, and floated the idea of bringing Andy with him to the Massachusetts city.
—EW.com, 28 July 2025
Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Besides the views, Baja California is a paradise for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, swimming and snorkeling — as well as any foodie with a seafood fixation.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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