foodie

noun

food·​ie ˈfü-dē 

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

Did you know?

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

Since then, the Katsu-ya brand has become a worldwide favorite among foodies, with locations in Toronto, Canada; Nassau, Bahamas; and several Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Brentwood, Century City, and Hollywood. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026

Here is some of the dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026

And for foodies, the three-Michelin-star French Laundry restaurant in Yountville is a highlight. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Best international cooking classes for kids Traveling with a young foodie? — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

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