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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Hopefully, the word foodie can find its way back just like Anne Hathaway’s character found her way back to the magazine inspired by “Vogue” in the new “Devil Wears Prada” sequel.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Being a foodie opened up new possibilities to me that I didn’t have access to back home in Alabama.

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