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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
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
For local chefs and foodies, hosting the event in Seoul for the second year in a row was a sign that Korean food has truly earned a place of global influence.
—Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Fine dining made San Sebastian a global pilgrimage site for foodies, but wine and finger food are its heart and soul.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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