foodie

noun

Definition of foodienext
as in gourmet
informal a person who enjoys and cares about food very much The restaurant is very popular among foodies.

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Recent Examples of foodie For more than 40 years, the festival that began in 1979 drew an attendance of around 100,000 every year, with foodies, garlic fanatics and famous chefs coming from around the world. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Where To Eat On 30A From classic Southern fare to bustling rooftop bars to seafood dives, the restaurants scattered along 30A will satisfy (and fill up) everyone, from the most fastidious foodie to the pickiest nibbler. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 In many ways, Elysian Tales is more a rapid-pace foodie immersion. — Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Here is some of the dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies. — Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for foodie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodie
  1. epicurean
  2. connoisseur
  3. epicure
  4. gastronome
  5. dilettante
Noun
  • Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of epicurean
Noun
  • The women in my family are hair oil connoisseurs; there’s hardly a bathroom drawer in our entire house that isn’t filled to the brim with glass jars.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • Makeup Deals As a makeup connoisseur, perusing pages of beauty products was hardly a grueling task.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of connoisseur
Noun
  • And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of epicure
Noun
  • With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Definition of gastronome
Noun
  • Thinking otherwise is the mistake of amateurs and dilettantes.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Is Steyer just a billionaire dilettante trying to buy an office?
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Definition of dilettante

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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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