soul food
noun
: food (such as chitterlings, ham hocks, and collard greens) traditionally eaten by southern Black Americans
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Beyond sustenance, soul food restaurants also serve an important social purpose, providing a haven for Black customers, said Miller. 
Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 28 Dec. 2021 Snoop Dogg's cookbook is a number one best seller on Amazon, and for good reason: It's filled with delicious soul food recipes that your recipient will have a blast trying to recreate. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 The store also features a hot deli, serving healthy versions of soul food. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2022 Lucille's for one, which is a little bit more high end, but really good interpretations of classic soul food. Emma Balter, Chron, 13 July 2022 The reigning queen of Chicago soul food served the Queen of Soul for decades, whenever Aretha Franklin was in town. Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 14 Feb. 2022 The new menu, featuring Michael's soul food buffet on Sundays, will start in August. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 27 July 2022 Among the must-try specials is a German take on the soul food classic chicken and waffles -- this one with chicken schnitzel and a Belgian waffle. Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 21 July 2022 The post, written by Vicky Adams, the vice president of the soul food restaurant, said Mr. & Mrs. G’s Home Cooking and Pastries will halt business on July 30. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 14 July 2022 See More
Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 28 Dec. 2021 Snoop Dogg's cookbook is a number one best seller on Amazon, and for good reason: It's filled with delicious soul food recipes that your recipient will have a blast trying to recreate. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 The store also features a hot deli, serving healthy versions of soul food. La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2022 Lucille's for one, which is a little bit more high end, but really good interpretations of classic soul food. Emma Balter, Chron, 13 July 2022 The reigning queen of Chicago soul food served the Queen of Soul for decades, whenever Aretha Franklin was in town. Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 14 Feb. 2022 The new menu, featuring Michael's soul food buffet on Sundays, will start in August. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 27 July 2022 Among the must-try specials is a German take on the soul food classic chicken and waffles -- this one with chicken schnitzel and a Belgian waffle. Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 21 July 2022 The post, written by Vicky Adams, the vice president of the soul food restaurant, said Mr. & Mrs. G’s Home Cooking and Pastries will halt business on July 30. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined above