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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
Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Despite both being longtime lifestyle experts with loyal foodie followings, Joanna and the Pioneer Woman star have not collaborated on any TV shows.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
The gelateria wants to be modern and foodie-ish, not a place for the average tourist.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
San Diego is a vacation destination for families, couples, groups of friends looking for nightlife, sports fans, foodies, and history buffs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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