eat

²eat

noun

Definition of EAT

: something to eat : food —usually used in plural

Origin of EAT

Middle English et, from Old English ǣt; akin to Old High German āz food; derivative from the root of ¹eat

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel