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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Jakarta is next in line for savvy foodies looking for underrated destinations, thanks to its diverse culinary offerings from a thriving Asian chef community and a fusion of traditional and modern flavors that reflect the city’s rich cultural tapestry.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Pry yourself away from the market stalls and tequila distilleries of foodie-favorite Oaxaca for the cool coastal towns that line the region's beaches.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Deen also takes several swipes at her former detractors in the project, including fellow foodie and CNN travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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