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food
[food]
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
/ ڳː /
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
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
Other Word Forms
- foodless adjective
- foodlessness noun
- nonfood noun
- ˈڴǴǻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of food1
Word History and Origins
Origin of food1
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Example Sentences
Many vendors are simply being paid without supplying food.
Following Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, oil prices spiked to nearly $130 a barrel, contributing to higher prices for UK shoppers on everything from transport to food.
Consider the infamous brown rats of New York City, which have evolved longer noses and shorter upper molar tooth rows, the better to enjoy the Big Apple's colder weather and higher-quality food.
In March, Israel cut off all food and other aid supplies to Gaza as it resumed its war against Hamas following a two-month ceasefire.
Care keeps Wales running, it said, but many of those providing the care were struggling financially, had poor health and wellbeing and had to cut back on food and heating.
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