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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
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
An unexpected New York Times review in October 2009 put Mother-in-Law’s on the foodie radar.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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