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 has also become defined by leveraging a certain amount of cultural or social cache.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

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

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

James Beard, a pioneer foodie and cooking teacher, brought some personality as a host for NBC’s first cooking show in 1946.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026