food
noun
ˈfüd 
often attributive
1
a
: material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy
also : such food together with supplementary substances (such as minerals, vitamins, and condiments)
drought victims who don't have enough food to eat
b
: inorganic substances absorbed by plants in gaseous form or in water solution
2
: nutriment in solid form
She gave food and drink to the hungry travelers.
3
: something that nourishes, sustains, or supplies
food for thought
Books were his mental food.
foodless
ˈfüd-ləs
adjective foodlessness noun
Synonyms
- bread
- chow
- chuck [chiefly West]
- comestibles
- eatables
- eats
- edibles
- fare
- foodstuffs
- grub
- meat
- provender
- provisions
- table
- tucker [chiefly Australian]
- viands
- victuals
- vittles
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Example Sentences
a farmer who grows his own food drought victims who don't have enough food to eat She gave food and drink to the hungry travelers. What is your favorite food? fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods
Recent Examples on the Web Now, Rosalie says that her relationship with food and eating is positive. 
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Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Both ciders are refreshing on their own, expert pairings with food, and in a world of sweet cider, notable for their dryness. Josh Noel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 In fact, Italy is dotted with over 5,000 gorgeous, under-the-radar villages with great food, pristine scenery and few residents. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Throughout the novel, Lovering pulls no punches in describing the extent to which Lucy’s preoccupation with food shapes her life. Keely Weiss, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 This new breakfast-lunch chain pairs heartwarming good deeds with ridiculously over-the-top food. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Shonya Harrison, founder of No Animal Left Unfed, fills in the gaps with food and other assistance to pet owners in Greater Hartford. Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 The capper that The Gang's actual move is to storm past the confused robber and clerk with their arms stuffed with looted snack food brings us back to Philly with a satisfying and inevitable thud. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 The church campus will be recreated into a Greek village filled with food, music and dance from Greece. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English fode, from Old English fōda; akin to Old High German fuotar food, fodder, Latin panis bread, pascere to feed
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing food
Kids Definition
food
noun
ˈfüd
1
: the material that people and animals eat : material containing carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and supplements (as minerals and vitamins) that is taken in by and used in the living body for growth and repair and as a source of energy for activities
2
: inorganic substances (as nitrate and carbon dioxide) taken in by green plants and used to build organic nutrients
3
: organic materials (as sugar and starch) formed by plants and used in their growth and activities
4
: solid food as distinguished from drink
Medical Definition
food
noun
ˈfüd
often attributive
1
: material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy
also : such material together with supplementary substances (as minerals, vitamins, and condiments)
2
: nutriment in solid form
food
noun
1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten a simple, little restaurant with excellent food Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- provisions
- eats
- bread
- meat
- meal
- foodstuffs
- fare
- table
- supplies
- victuals
- chow
- grub
- refreshments
- edibles
- eatables
- dish
- tucker
- viands
- comestibles
- vittles
- diet
- feed
- provender
- plate
- nourishment
- sustenance
- chuck
- nutriment
- rations
- commissary
- forage
- fodder
- serving
- silage
- pap
- feast
- nurture
- repast
- aliment
- ensilage
- board
- platter
- natural food
- mess
- swill
- slop
- finger food
- regale
- spread
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- poison
- toxin
- venom
- bane
2
as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings Synonyms & Similar Words
- nourishment
- sustenance
- aliment
- pabulum
- refection
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- candy
- trash
- pap
- fluff
- pablum