baby food
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baby food
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria in connection with a case in which rat poison was found in jars of baby food, police say.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Infant formula and baby food producers are incorporating more prebiotics, which fuel beneficial gut bacteria.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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
And then I saw the Gerber baby food.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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