foodstuff
noun
a substance used or capable of being used as nutriment.
foodstuffs
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pluralof foodstuff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most traditional foodstuffs, such as nuts or zereshk -- small red berries used in Persian cuisine -- remain available, however.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
The aim is to preserve the unique identity of cheeses, wines and other foodstuffs, supposedly linked to their particular terroir - a French concept that links locality and tradition.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
She sells bottled water, soft drinks, bread, milk and other foodstuffs.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Coverage of the foodstuffs whisked into MSG includes photo evidence of eggs, bell peppers, oranges and arugula.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
By contrast, ancient foragers regularly ate dozens of different foodstuffs.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
