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Foodie is a relatively recent addition to our language (dating from the early 1980s), but it derives from a much older word, food, which has been with us for as long as there has been anything that could be called English. Food can be traced back through Middle English to the Old English form fōda, which is itself related to Old High German fuotar, meaning "food" or "fodder," and Latin panis, meaning "bread." Panis is the source for empanada (a turnover with a sweet or savory filling), panatela (a type of cigar), panettone (a kind of bread containing raisins and candied fruit), and pantry (a room used for the storage of provisions).
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Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
In February, the research team at SEO for Restaurants released its report that analyzed the average rating and food prices for airports across the globe to rank the best airports for foodies.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
Here is some of the latest in menu news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
One is a Buy One, Add One for $1 deal: foodies can get one item for just $1 after purchasing one breakfast item at full price.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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“Foodie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodie. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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