as in gourmets
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 foodies
Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Check out our 2025 gift guide for men, women, foodies, White Elephant parties and more.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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, 23 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
The foodies’ episode gave viewers some giggly insight to Bobby and Williamson’s relationship, which was publicly revealed in March.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Each city was then given a score out of a 100, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions and costs for foodies.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
At the heart of the festival is a marketplace inside the convention center, with food producers, community organizations and restaurants handing out food samples to thousands of foodies passing through throughout the weekend.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Check out our 2025 gift guide for men, women, foodies, White Elephant parties and more.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
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, 23 Oct. 2025
History buffs can revel in Texas' past, while foodies can savor the delicious cultural flavors that reflect Brownsville's unique traditions.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
The foodies’ episode gave viewers some giggly insight to Bobby and Williamson’s relationship, which was publicly revealed in March.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Each city was then given a score out of a 100, with 100 representing the most favorable conditions and costs for foodies.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
At the heart of the festival is a marketplace inside the convention center, with food producers, community organizations and restaurants handing out food samples to thousands of foodies passing through throughout the weekend.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary selections.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodies
Noun
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If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.—
Nikki Giovanni
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now in its 17th year, The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout offers discerning gastronomes the chance to savor exceptional fare in a spirited atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chai masala connoisseurs assemble!—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Calling all chocolate connoisseurs!—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Foodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodies. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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