foodstuff

American  

[food-stuhf] / ˈfudˌstʌf /

noun

1. a substance used or capable of being used as nutriment.

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foodstuff British  

/ ˈfuːdˌstʌf /

noun

1. any material, substance, etc, that can be used as food

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Etymology

Origin of foodstuff

First recorded in 1870–75; food + stuff

Example Sentences

They were homeward bound too, with baskets on their heads full of foodstuffs, the son carrying the heaviest.

From Literature

The suspension is already leading to shortages and price hikes, including of basic foodstuffs, coconut and fuel - even as far away as the north-western city of Tete, more than 1,500km from Maputo.

From BBC

Shoppers have seen price rises for some products, including toys, appliances and furniture as well as certain foodstuffs.

From BBC

Imports included fabric products, as well as foodstuffs, fruit and vegetables.

From Barron's

When Hitler violated his nonaggression pact with Russia in June 1941, the U.S. and Britain agreed to supply tanks, trucks, munitions and foodstuffs to help the Soviets battle the Nazis.

From The Wall Street Journal