food
any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.
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.
Origin of food
1synonym study For food
Other words for food
1 | nutriment, aliment, bread, sustenance, victuals; meat, viands; diet, menu |
Other words from food
- foodless, adjective
- food·less·ness, noun
- non·food, noun, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for food
/ (fuːd) /
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: Related adjective: 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
Origin of food
1Derived forms of food
- foodless, adjective
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