The difference between Foodie and Gastronaut

When used as nouns, foodie means a person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet, whereas gastronaut means a person with a keen appreciation for food.


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  1. Foodie as a noun (slang):

    A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet.

    Examples:

    "We self-professed foodies liked to meet in restaurants and talk like experts about what we were eating."

  1. Gastronaut as a noun:

    A person with a keen appreciation for food.

  2. Gastronaut as a noun:

    A person whose whole focus is narrowly directed to the enjoyment of fine food.