food
noun
any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.
foods
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pluralof food.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Sure, the hygiene issue moved some sellers into shops,” she says,” but Hong Kong-style street foods, they haven’t changed.”
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
This idea suggests that the physical structure of dairy foods influences how their nutrients are digested, absorbed, and ultimately affect the body.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Energy-dense foods contain a relatively large number of calories in a small amount of food.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Many highly processed foods fall into this category because they can be rich in added sugars, fats, or both.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Well, not just tacos—the menu changes up, but they serve different kinds of Indigenous foods and typical American stuff, too. This place, it’s one of a kind.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
