as in gourmets
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 story behind the brand is the kind foodies love.
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
New York City’s Carbone has been synonymous with A-listers and fashionable figures, with mere mortal foodies refreshing their emails in anticipation of securing a coveted reservation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The market also contains restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets — a destination that appeals to foodies and casual browsers alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The menu includes a little something for fans (or foodies) of all ages.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But, as pointed out on Epicurious, the go-to website for foodies, the word elicits substantial reader backlash even when employed to describe chicken and cakes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Another commenter on r/PeanutButter also pointed out that Nutella Peanut is dairy-free, unlike the original spread, which means lactose will not be an obstacle for foodies who typically avoid Nutella.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Yokohamabashi Shotengai is the perfect street for foodies, with no shortage of treats to discover.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
New York City’s Carbone has been synonymous with A-listers and fashionable figures, with mere mortal foodies refreshing their emails in anticipation of securing a coveted reservation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The market also contains restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets — a destination that appeals to foodies and casual browsers alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The menu includes a little something for fans (or foodies) of all ages.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
But, as pointed out on Epicurious, the go-to website for foodies, the word elicits substantial reader backlash even when employed to describe chicken and cakes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Another commenter on r/PeanutButter also pointed out that Nutella Peanut is dairy-free, unlike the original spread, which means lactose will not be an obstacle for foodies who typically avoid Nutella.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Yokohamabashi Shotengai is the perfect street for foodies, with no shortage of treats to discover.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foodies
Noun
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Davis Grocers/Capital Grille For 120 years, the red brick building at the southeast corner of Fourth and Colorado streets has served the food needs of Austin gourmets and gourmands.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.—
Nikki Giovanni
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Anne Marie Panoringan, Culture OC food writer, notes that even for seasoned gastronomes, the value proposition feels off.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Packer and Srulovich aren’t dilettantes, either.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Foodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foodies. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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