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food

[food]

noun

  1. any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,
  2. more or less solid nourishment, as distinguished from liquids.

  3. a particular kind of solid nourishment.

    a breakfast food; dog food.

  4. whatever supplies nourishment to organisms.

    plant food.

  5. anything serving for consumption or use.

    food for thought.



food

/ ڳː /

noun

  1. 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

  2. nourishment in more or less solid form as opposed to liquid form

    food and drink

  3. anything that provides mental nourishment or stimulus

    food for thought

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • foodless adjective
  • foodlessness noun
  • nonfood noun
  • ˈڴǴǻ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of food1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English fode, Old English ō岹; compare Old English ŧ岹, Gothic ōᲹ feed; fodder ( def. ), foster
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51Թ 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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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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As for its abundance problem, zucchini has been described as a “gateway drug” to combat rising food insecurity through community gardening and community engagement.

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The Bay Area’s White Pony Express salvages tons of food that would otherwise go to waste and uses it to feed the needy.

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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.

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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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