foodie

American  

[foo-dee] / ˈfu di /

noun

Slang.

1. a person keenly interested in food, especially in eating or cooking.

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foodie British  

/ ˈfuːdɪ /

noun

1. a person having an enthusiastic interest in the preparation and consumption of good food

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Etymology

Origin of foodie

food + -ie, perhaps in part extracted from junkie

Example Sentences

Think “overdraft-protection polenta” or a “cheap chorizo tostada” — meals that somehow still felt cheffy, like a little wink at your former foodie ambitions.

From Salon

Salumi quickly became an institution in the Seattle food scene, a national destination for foodies, and a supplier of cured meats to restaurants around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising offering is its “Perfect Pairings” collection, an array of what the company describes as “fun and unexpected foodie fragrances” such as Coffee & Donuts, Chips & Salsa, Pizza & Ranch and Popcorn & Slushie.

From Salon

The same way overflowing cheeseboards dominated foodie feeds a few years ago, the act of turning your home kitchen into a “cafe” is the latest in cuisine you can meme.

From The Wall Street Journal

Between omakase, small plates and cocktails with unpronounceable ingredients, even the most devoted foodies can get baffled when they walk into a restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal