as in dilettanti
informal
a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodies
November was an exciting month for Milwaukee foodies.
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Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
No longer would great steak be the exclusive domain of big-city foodies.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When foodies walk into the indoor/outdoor restaurant, they’re beguiled by the tropical décor and amazed by dishes encompassing flavors that can be savored in layers.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s its calling, serving tasty Americana cuisine with Floridian twists and being a hangout for local musicians, foodies and of course, artists.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
This gift is especially great for foodies who love hosting, giving them a new excuse to throw a pizza party (or 10).
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
This collection of 16 books, which have all been released in 2024, are sure to delight everyone on your list from foodies to new parents, best friends to animal lovers.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
The foodies in your life will also love a vegetable chopper to make cooking prep a breeze.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
So here are a bunch of cool ideas of stuff to get the foodies and fun lovers on your list.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
No longer would great steak be the exclusive domain of big-city foodies.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
When foodies walk into the indoor/outdoor restaurant, they’re beguiled by the tropical décor and amazed by dishes encompassing flavors that can be savored in layers.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s its calling, serving tasty Americana cuisine with Floridian twists and being a hangout for local musicians, foodies and of course, artists.
—Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
This gift is especially great for foodies who love hosting, giving them a new excuse to throw a pizza party (or 10).
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
This collection of 16 books, which have all been released in 2024, are sure to delight everyone on your list from foodies to new parents, best friends to animal lovers.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
The foodies in your life will also love a vegetable chopper to make cooking prep a breeze.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
So here are a bunch of cool ideas of stuff to get the foodies and fun lovers on your list.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Foodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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