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noun

any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
more or less solid nourishment, as distinguished from liquids.
a particular kind of solid nourishment:
a breakfast food; dog food.
whatever supplies nourishment to organisms:
plant food.
anything serving for consumption or use:
food for thought.

food

/ �ڳ�ː�� /

noun

any substance containing nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, that can be ingested by a living organism and metabolized into energy and body tissue alimentary
nourishment in more or less solid form as opposed to liquid form
food and drink
anything that provides mental nourishment or stimulus
food for thought

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Derived Forms

ˈ�ڴǴǻ��, adjective

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Other Word Forms

�ڴǴǻ�l�� adjective
�ڴǴǻ�l��·ness noun
�Դǲ�·�ڴǴǻ� noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of food¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English fode, Old English ��ō�岹; compare Old English ��ŧ�岹��, Gothic ��ō��Ჹ�� feed; fodder ( def ), foster

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Word History and Origins

Origin of food¹

Old English ��ō�岹 ; related to Old Frisian ��ō�徱�� to nourish, feed, Old Norse �ڲճٳ� , Gothic ��ō��𾱲Բ� food; see feed , fodder

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Synonym Study

Food, fare, provisions, ration(s) all refer to nutriment. Food is the general word: Breakfast foods have become very popular. Many animals prefer grass as food. Fare refers to the whole range of foods that may nourish a person or animal: an extensive bill of fare; The fare of some animals is limited in range. Provisions is applied to a store or stock of necessary things, especially food, prepared beforehand: provisions for a journey. Ration implies an allotment or allowance of provisions: a daily ration for each man of a company. Rations often means food in general: to be on short rations.

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"This business also made a significant contribution to local food banks and organisations supporting those the crisis."

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Ms Patterson's barrister has said she did not deliberately serve poisoned food to her guests.

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"When I got here to Mexico, I really felt lost. No family, no food, no clothes, no nothing."

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Fast food chain Wendy’s also shaded Perry, tweeting “Can we send her back” upon the pop star’s return to Earth.

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In their native Poland, they’re peasant food, yes — but also celebratory, regional and wildly varied.

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