foodstuff
Americannoun
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foodstuffs
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of foodstuff
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“Just like rice—basic foodstuff that you would fix at the end of the world,” he said, adding that he hasn’t had issues with management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
For over 140 years, restaurateurs have become millionaires capitalizing on the insatiable American appetite for nearly any foodstuff from south of the border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
And versions of this protest tool, throwing a foodstuff at somebody, have been around a long time.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2024
Basic foodstuff was allowed, but because of delays at the border, it can spoil before it enters Gaza.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2024
Marlena and I are alone, holding various bits of foodstuff toward Rosie’s inquisitive trunk.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Coverage of the foodstuffs whisked into MSG includes photo evidence of eggs, bell peppers, oranges and arugula.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
And the prices of foodstuffs such as wheat have not rocketed as they did in 2022 as there isn't the risk to supplies.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Government vouchers lift income to $150 a month but that still falls far short of the amount a family needs to buy basic foodstuffs -- $645, according to private estimates.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
Shoppers have seen price rises for some products, including toys, appliances and furniture as well as certain foodstuffs.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
Helda, on May’s orders, kept the Korean foodstuffs down here, the earthenware jars of pickled vegetables and meats, the fermented seasoning pastes and sauces, strips of dried seafood.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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