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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 51Թ Forms
- foodless adjective
- foodlessness noun
- nonfood noun
- ˈڴǴǻ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of food1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of food1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
As for its abundance problem, zucchini has been described as a “gateway drug” to combat rising food insecurity through community gardening and community engagement.
The Bay Area’s White Pony Express salvages tons of food that would otherwise go to waste and uses it to feed the needy.
The arrests have raised fears of shortages to America's food supply, if the migrants are arrested or forced into hiding, afraid to come to work.
Mendoza’s work centers her in downtown and Echo Park on weekdays, and she lives less than one mile from the landmark food hall.
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