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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).
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Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Upon signing up, foodies are welcomed with an introduction video that lists the app’s diverse benefits before unveiling FeedMe’s other features.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
But this quirky restaurant in Mexico’s second largest city personifies the offbeat ambience and culinary artistry that makes Guadalajara one of the leading south-of-the-border foodie destinations.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The reigning Silver Slugger, who signed a five-year contract extension announced Wednesday, has also developed a reputation as the team’s foremost foodie.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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