Definition of foodstuff
:a substance with food value;
specifically
:the raw material of food before or after processing
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Gin and theater: Together at last The Fringe Festival, opening the Tuesday after Labor Day, includes several shows that combine theater and foodstuffs and drinkstuffs.
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Photos only kind of do it justice: But alas, these delightful foodstuffs are only available in Australia right now.
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People living in rural areas or food deserts may not have access to the same variety of foodstuffs.
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Enter the new trend in photographing nail art for maximum attention-grabbing: just hold up random foodstuffs or household items that match your color choice, and it's guaranteed to make a splash.
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A senior police official speaking on condition of anonymity fearing government retaliation said in more remote areas of the country, Afghan troops are poorly supplied, even with basic foodstuff.
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Between 2003 and 2010 China’s industrialisation boosted demand for minerals, oil and foodstuffs.
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Europe wants to pry open the Japanese market to European foodstuffs, while Tokyo wants to sell more Japanese cars in Europe.
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Stands set up in the colonial-era central square hawk foodstuffs, cheap clothing and other items.
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First Known Use of foodstuff
1872
FOODSTUFF Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of foodstuff for English Language Learners
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: a substance that is used as food
FOODSTUFF Defined for Kids
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Definition of foodstuff for Students
:a substance that is used as food
Medical Dictionary
foodstuff
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medical Definition of foodstuff
:a substance with food value;
especially
:a specific nutrient (as a fat or protein)
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