foodie

noun

food·ie | \ ˈfü-dē

Definition of foodie

: a person having an avid interest in the latest food fads

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Foodie is a relatively recent addition to our language (dating from the early 1980s), but it derives from a much older word, food, which has been with us for as long as there has been anything that could be called English. Food can be traced back through Middle English to the Old English form fōda, which is itself related to Old High German fuotar, meaning "food" or "fodder," and Latin panis, meaning "bread." Panis is the source for empanada (a turnover with a sweet or savory filling), panatela (a type of cigar), panettone (a kind of bread containing raisins and candied fruit), and pantry (a room used for the storage of provisions).

Examples of foodie in a Sentence

The restaurant is very popular among foodies.

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All this could go down well with foodies, and unlock new and forgotten flavours. — The Economist, "New ways to make vertical farming stack up," 29 Aug. 2019 With more festivals to choose from than a single person could ever attend, what’s a foodie who loves music to do? — Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Know, "A Taste of Colorado, Denver’s massive free-admission food and music fest, returns this weekend," 27 Aug. 2019 Every foodie's favorite tacos, from their always-crowded restaurant in Madisonville, and now Centro, Downtown. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Meet all the restaurants (so far) coming to the Wine and Food Experience," 6 Aug. 2019 Set amid 37,000 sprawling acres of working ranch and pristine wilderness in the verdant Garnet Mountains, the Resort at Paws Up is a haven for foodies, outdoor enthusiasts and glampers alike. — Candice Yacono, Orange County Register, "Where is paradise? Right near Missoula, Montana," 29 July 2019 The pork meatball with three cheeses is the standout, while the chicken meatball stuffed with truffles is a foodie’s dream. — Brittany Gaston, Billboard, "A Definitive Ranking of the Tomorrowland 2019 Food Options," 25 July 2019 Or if your hostess is more of a foodie, gift her a decorative set of plates from Tory Burch or a cheeky croissant lamp from Pampshade. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "20 Fourth of July Hostess Gift Ideas That Will Win You “Best Guest”," 27 June 2019 Nevis For foodies, or at least those who like mangoes, the summer is a fine time to visit the petite isle across the channel from Saint Kitts. — Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, "Summer on sale in the Caribbean: Stay at luxurious resorts at a huge discount," 11 June 2019 For more than 13 years, Noma was a mecca for foodies. — Annabel Gutterman, Time, "Inside the Journey to Reinvent One of the World's Greatest Restaurants," 25 June 2019

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foodie

noun

English Language Learners Definition of foodie

informal : a person who enjoys and cares about food very much

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