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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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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
One concern about living the resort life, especially for a foodie craving som tum and kaprow moo sop kai dow, is that a captive audience equates to mediocre food.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Fall will be especially appealing for foodies, as the wineries in nearby Barolo and Barbaresco celebrate the harvest and the town of Alba hosts its annual White Truffle Fair.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
From cannabis yoga retreats in British Columbia to culinary tours in Toronto, Canada’s cannabis tourism scene caters to wellness seekers and foodies alike.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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