foodie

noun
UK: /ˈfuːdiː/
US: /ˈfuːdiː/

  1. A person who enjoys eating and cooking good food and who knows a lot about food.

    1. My sister is a foodie and loves trying new restaurants.
    2. The local farmers' market is a great place for any foodie to find unique ingredients and sample delicious products.

Synonyms

gourmand epicure gourmet
foodie adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a foodie or foodies; interested in high-quality food and drink.

    1. This town has a lot of foodie restaurants.
    2. We went to a foodie event where we tasted some amazing cheese and wine combos.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "foodie" is /ˈfuːdiː/ in British English and /ˈfuːdiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foodie": gourmand, epicure, gourmet.

Example usage of "foodie": "My sister is a foodie and loves trying new restaurants.". More examples on the page.