foodie

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 Dubai chocolate treats in many forms, from bars and brownies to this year Easter eggs, are available in bakeries, grocery stores and sweet shops around Kansas City, where the trend remains strong, according to local influencers and foodies. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025 Yet the nose-to-tail movement, appealing mostly to fringe foodies, never made a big dent on eating habits. Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025 And for foodies, resident chefs whip up meals using herbs grown right on the property. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025 Find more of her foodie content on Instagram @slicesandsushi. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foodie
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Noun
  • The shots showcase the tunnel outfit connoisseur and Cleveland Brown player Grant Delpit in addition to Arianna Hawkins and Qesco.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Libin Men's Lightweight Joggers $50 $28 at Amazon Athleisure connoisseurs regularly compare Libin joggers to pricey, high-end brands.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ever since, keen epicures had been ardently awaiting his next move.
    Sarah Khan, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Biggest Fear: Pain of their own insecurity, uncertainty. Type 7: The Enthusiast/Epicure The enthusiast/epicure looks to explore all the wonders of life and are always on the hunt for new experiences and adventures.
    Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Noun
  • After sampling a few local cheeses, visiting gastronomes can embark on an in-depth immersion into the region’s dairy industry with a trip to Ecoagroturismo Arqueixal, a small-scale operation that provides ample insight into the Galicia of yore.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The hour-long experience—set to debut in Tokyo this spring—has been well received by curious gastronomes and tech enthusiasts alike craving the next big thing.
    Kristin Tablang, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The choice between a bureaucrat and a dilettante to run an army − in his days, like in ours − seems like an obvious one.
    Michel Anteby, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Him and all the other dilettantes who don’t know the wonders of VistaVision.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025

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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodie. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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