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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She started following social media videos for tips and recipes, swapping out foods she didn't like.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Serine occurs in foods such as soybeans, eggs, fish, and nuts, while the form incorporated into dietary proteins is L-serine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Consumers are searching for restaurant-caliber meals that can be made even faster, said Jennifer Barnes, vice president of marketing for Nestlé USA’s frozen foods division.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It was his idea to revamp his diet, cutting all sweets, processed foods and seed oils.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The sounds of blues music and chatter drift outside, along with the aroma of fried foods.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
