turophile

noun

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Recent Examples of turophile But as any turophile knows, microbes are the source of cheese’s vast diversity of flavors, textures, and smells. — Time, 22 Sep. 2017
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  1. oenophile
  2. foodie
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  • Joseph Stalin—the Soviet Union’s supreme ruler from 1929 to 1953 and a murderous tyrant legendary for drinking friends and enemies under the table—was a closet oenophile, the e-mail explained.
    — Frankie Mills, Air Mail, 27 June 2026
  • As oenophiles across the county celebrate San Diego Wine Week, the industry saw growth and positive trends in the past year, according to a report released Wednesday by the San Diego County Vintners Association.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of oenophile
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  • More often than not, this is the traveler who sets an early alarm to squeeze in one extra foodie stop-off point that day.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • As in 2025, WalletHub ranked Sacramento as the 9th best foodie city in the United States.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Turophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turophile. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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