whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)

Examples of whole food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And while fiber candy might seem like a quick fix, stick with whole foods instead. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

For anyone figuring out how to improve gut health, that points right back to those same whole foods. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 June 2026

What also matters is getting fiber from a diversity of whole foods. — Will Stone, NPR, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for whole food

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• gratitude
• interlude

Medical Definition

whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (as a vegetable or fruit)