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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People who avoid dairy should make sure they get enough calcium and vitamin D from other foods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
At the same time, it evolved enormous molars suited to grinding and crushing tough, hard foods, functioning much like a mortar and pestle.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The first came from ten controlled dietary trials in which participants consumed dairy foods containing naturally enhanced levels of trans fats and were compared with people consuming regular dairy products.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Different foods affect your metabolism and gut microbiome differently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Long time. And there are all kinds of foods she can’t eat while she’s got those contraptions, right?”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
