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

Eating more whole foods can support weight, blood sugar, and heart health, but overly restrictive versions may have downsides. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

And walnuts were the first whole food to be awarded a health claim from the FDA. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Most experts recommend getting omega-3s from food rather than supplements because whole foods provide extra nutrients and carry fewer potential risks. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 31 July 2026

This can include stress reduction like yoga or meditation, fitness classes, exercising, prioritizing a whole foods based diet, massage, reiki, counseling, and acupuncture. — Nicole Pajer, PEOPLE, 28 July 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)