OENOPHILES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

oenophiles

noun

plural of oenophile

as in foodies

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Eating and drinking Today, Fairfax is a magnet for foodies, with hot spots like Village Sake, serving up izakaya fare by Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman.

— Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
Each fall, foodies and oatmeal lovers gather in Scotland for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship.

— Greg Dixon, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of foodies

Noun

Wine connoisseurs at a blind tasting in which stemware is passed through portholes look like peep show patrons.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
If nothing else, the galleries of the Lucas Museum appear designed specifically to make certain critics and connoisseurs roar.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of connoisseurs

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