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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
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma City is a great city for foodies looking to explore the wide range of cuisines.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
And so many familiar-to-foodies faces — aside from Lakshmi herself, there’s molecular gastronomist Wylie Dufresne, meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda, and numerous past Top Chef contestants, including two-time winner Buddha Lo.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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