Food
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fuːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Food is a noun meaning (uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
Meaning
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
More Meanings
- (countable) A foodstuff, a type of food.
- (uncountable, figuratively) Anything that nourishes or sustains.
- (uncountable, MLE) Any illegal substance or illegal substances, drugs.
Example Sentences
Mozart and Bach are food for my soul.
This may prove food to my displeasure.
The innkeeper brought them food and drink.
The man's inspiring speech gave us food for thought.
Word Forms
- foods
Synonyms for food
Depending on context, synonyms include belly-timber, chow, comestible, eats, feed, fodder.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nutrient, foodstuff, feed, feeding, feeder, chow.
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