baby food
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baby food
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Do you think you’ll make your own baby food?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
It stressed baby food sold in other shops remained unaffected by the recall.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The Berkeley, Calif.-based company has expanded its product lineup, in recent years installing coolers filled with its products in grocery stores to meet growing demand for fresh baby food.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
If the same apples were sold as processed baby food, 93 percent of the samples would be banned, PAN Europe said, as their pesticide residues exceed the stricter limits set for children under three.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
I keep eating, but now the pie tastes dull and cold like baby food.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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