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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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Yes, the real Mystic Pizza that inspired the 1988 film still stands, but since then, Mystic has cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
At the Concord restaurant, foodies can expect classic breakfast items, plus a wide variety of lunch options.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Stars are in on the action, with Bun B's Trill Burgers and Top Chef finalist Evelyn Garcia's JŪN packing in foodies and fans alike.
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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