baby food
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baby food
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Police in Austria have warned about potentially poisoned HiPP baby food circulating in the country, after a sample of the brand's purée tested positive for rat poison.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“Gut health has really emerged as a trend for us,” said Angela Vranich, co-founder and chief product officer of Little Spoon, which makes baby food and meals for children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The Berkeley, Calif.-based company has expanded its product lineup, in recent years installing coolers filled with its products in grocery stores to meet growing demand for fresh baby food.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
If the same apples were sold as processed baby food, 93 percent of the samples would be banned, PAN Europe said, as their pesticide residues exceed the stricter limits set for children under three.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
He clacked as he walked, rattling like a pair of castanets, and since he had no teeth he was forced to eat baby food.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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