Synonyms of foodies

foodies

noun

plural of foodie

as in gourmets

informal a person who enjoys and cares about food very much

The restaurant is very popular among foodies.

Related Words

• gourmets
• gastronomes
• connoisseurs
• epicures
• epicureans
• savorers
• dilettantes
• gourmands
• gastronomists
• bons vivants
• oenophiles
• turophiles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foodies

Hey Charlotte foodies — pour yourself something cold, because today’s CharlotteFive newsletter is stacked with stops worth adding to your summer list. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

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

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

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

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

Local foodies were sad to hear owner Sylvia Chung (Momma Chung) retired and closed the south Fort Worth restaurant in October of last year. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026

On a sunny afternoon in May 2024, a hundred New England foodies gathered on the steps of the US Capitol to declare New Haven, Connecticut—in as official a manner as possible—the pizza capital of the United States. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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