baby food

American  

noun

1. food, as vegetables, fruits, or meat, puréed or minced for easy ingestion by infants.

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Etymology

Origin of baby food

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

You can put your own baby food in them.

From The Wall Street Journal

We’re also watching Wealthfront, the fintech and robo advisory firm, which filed back in September; Bitgo, in the crypto space; Lendbuzz, a fintech company; and Once Upon a Farm, which sells baby food and would be a rare consumer IPO.

From Barron's

The baby food jar has evolved into a squeezable plastic pouch covered in colorful labels boasting of the health benefits and announcing every flavor imaginable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Appeared in the November 11, 2025, print edition as 'Baby Food and Youth Obesity'.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Whole Foods has great brand equity. It’s been built up over decades,” said John Foraker, CEO of Once Upon a Farm, which sells organic baby food and snack bars at Whole Foods.

From The Wall Street Journal