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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Choose lower-lactose foods, eat dairy with a meal, and use lactase pills when needed, and you can have your cake and eat ice cream too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
She says the best way to make a diagnosis is through a food diary or tracking of how often symptoms occur after eating certain foods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
The results showed no meaningful differences in blood lipid levels between those consuming dairy foods with higher levels of natural trans fats and those consuming regular dairy products.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
A new study suggests that the trans fats naturally present in dairy foods, including milk, butter, and cheese, do not increase the risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
It always was, wherever he lived, and quiet meals with foods he enjoyed seemed to be even more important in Iceland.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
