as in dilettanti
informal
a person who enjoys and cares about food very much
The restaurant is very popular among foodies.
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Recent Examples of foodies
The Taste of the NFL This is sure to be a hot ticket for foodies who double as football football fans!
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
For foodies, McCabe said the northern cities of Bologna and Parma should be top of the list.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Tampa Bay's foodies have much to look forward to in 2025, with a lineup of new eateries set to pile more onto our plates.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Since the comment function on the breakup announcement was turned off, social media users naturally went to the foodies’ last video together, noshing on pizza.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
For foodies, the resort of Alta Badia has one Michelin star for each of its 172 residents.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The list contains a wealth of information for travelers in search of authentic activities on their next trip—and for foodies like us, there's no better way to learn about the culture of a new destination than by trying traditional dishes and drinks.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
His tasting menus spotlight the bounty of this land and attract foodies from across the world eager to experience his one-man show.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
For foodies, McCabe said the northern cities of Bologna and Parma should be top of the list.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Tampa Bay's foodies have much to look forward to in 2025, with a lineup of new eateries set to pile more onto our plates.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
Since the comment function on the breakup announcement was turned off, social media users naturally went to the foodies’ last video together, noshing on pizza.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
For foodies, the resort of Alta Badia has one Michelin star for each of its 172 residents.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The list contains a wealth of information for travelers in search of authentic activities on their next trip—and for foodies like us, there's no better way to learn about the culture of a new destination than by trying traditional dishes and drinks.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
His tasting menus spotlight the bounty of this land and attract foodies from across the world eager to experience his one-man show.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Foodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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