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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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
There are also barbecue trails for meat-loving foodies, as well as some wineries and breweries close by that are worth a visit.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 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, 8 May 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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