Foodie
What it means
A person who enthusiastically explores and appreciates food.
Reach for it when naming someone who enthusiastically explores and appreciates food
The curious foodie sampled every regional dish at the market.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
chowhound
Fits when eager pursuit of good food should sound comic
Careful Chowhound is slangy and can suggest appetite over discernment.
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warm
food lover
Fits when plain affectionate language is preferred
Careful Food lover does not imply curiosity or knowledge.
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professional
culinary enthusiast
Fits when neutral inclusive wording suits a profile
Careful The phrase is less lively and can include cooking more than eating.
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formal
gastronome
Fits when serious study and appreciation of cuisine is intended
Careful Gastronome overstates the expertise of a casual hobbyist.
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formal
Fits when refined knowledge and discriminating taste are central
Careful Gourmet can sound elitist and may imply luxury.
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literary
epicure
Fits when cultivated enjoyment of food deserves an elevated term
Careful Epicure is obscure and can sound affected.
Opposites 3
- indifferent eater
- food avoider
- unadventurous eater
Common phrases 3
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curious foodie
The curious foodie sampled every regional dish.
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local foodie
A local foodie mapped the town's family bakeries.
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foodie destination
The market has become a foodie destination without losing its farmers.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Commander Keane, Australian accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated