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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
Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
With a host of famous foodie alums watching on, including Charlotte’s own Jamie Lynch and Eric Adjepong (who was here in 2024 to host the Charlotte StrEATs Festival), the city — and the Carolinas’ food culture — is set to capture nationwide attention.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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, 26 Feb. 2026
What chefs and foodies want Last weekend, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival turned 25, cementing it as one of the elders of the festival scene, along with its sister event, the New York City Wine & Food Festival, and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado.
—J.m. Hirsch, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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