foodie

[foo-dee] / ˈfu di /

NOUN

lover of food

Synonyms

STRONG

connoisseur gastronome gourmand gourmet sensualist

WEAK

bon vivant bon viveur hedonist

Example Sentences

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Being a foodie can and should be accessible to everyone.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

I first came to wear the badge of foodie in college in the aughts, a time when the term meant leading with curiosity, a vector for discovering and exploring new cultures and ideas.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Even as ramps threaten to become more popular outside of typical foodie circles—Leland isn’t hosting the only special ramps-themed menu in the country this spring—to true believers, they will never become passé.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Most nights, Chris likes watching TV with Cindy, who is the opposite of a foodie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Her simple, sugar-laden summons has since caused ripples of the buttercream variety across the foodie world.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026