foodie

noun

food·​ie ˈfü-dē 

: a person who has an avid interest in food and the latest food fads

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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

The restaurant is very popular among foodies.

Recent Examples on the Web

For three days, while gourmet foodies took over Music City, guests at the event were given privileged access to test drive the Porsche Macan Electric. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025

Olive Oil Experiences Serious foodies will find opportunities around every corner to immerse themselves in every aspect of the olive oil production process. —Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025

Luxury chocolate is a foolproof gift for all the foodies in your life. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025

With stops in Orio, Aia, Getaria, Zarautz, and Zumaia, this trip is perfect for foodies and nature lovers alike. —Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025

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