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
More broadly, the results support an approach to nutrition research and dietary guidance that considers whole foods rather than judging foods primarily by individual nutrients.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Based on the results, the research team says public health organizations may need to reconsider recommendations that broadly target sweet-tasting foods as part of efforts to address overweight and obesity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
The researchers argue that the more important targets may be sugar intake and energy-dense foods rather than sweetness itself.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
She’s always cooking all kinds of foods, not just Korean food but Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and even Russian.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
