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Definition of foodie

foodie

/ˈfuː.di/
food · ie
Plural:foodies
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foodie Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet or culinary enthusiast who enjoys eating, cooking, and learning about food as a hobby.

Example

"As a self-proclaimed foodie, she always researches the best local markets and neighborhood restaurants before traveling to a new city."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'gourmet' and 'epicure' traditionally suggest refined, upscale tastes, 'foodie' is a more informal and democratic term for anyone who enthusiastically seeks out diverse culinary experiences, from street food to fine dining.

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• Nearby Words

food
foodbank
foodborne
foodie
foodless
foodstuff
fool

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1980s from 'food' and the informal suffix '-ie', the term was popularized by New York Magazine writer Gael Greene and British journalists Paul Levy and Ann Barr in their 1984 book 'The Official Foodie Handbook'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foodie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foodie
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