foodstuff

noun

food·​stuff ˈfüd-ˌstəf How to pronounce foodstuff (audio)
: a substance with food value
specifically : the raw material of food before or after processing

Examples of foodstuff in a Sentence

stocked up on candles and foodstuffs before the hurricane
Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, the understanding of what matters to national security has also expanded, as countries seek to advance or protect everything from software and microchips to pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs. Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024 Going into hiding posed numerous logistical obstacles: ration cards and coupons would need to be procured or forged, foodstuffs and vital supplies obtained. TIME, 2 Aug. 2024 To take advantage of these openings, the United States and its allies can begin with steps to ensure that essential foodstuffs reach countries whose imports have been disrupted by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Daniel S. Hamilton, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2023 Almost 82% of Venezuelans live in poverty, with 53% in extreme poverty, unable to buy even basic foodstuffs, a U.N. special rapporteur said in February after visiting the country. Reuters, NBC News, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for foodstuff 

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foodstuff was in 1872

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Cite this Entry

“Foodstuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foodstuff. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

foodstuff

noun
food·​stuff ˈfüd-ˌstəf How to pronounce foodstuff (audio)
: a substance with food value
especially : a specific nutrient (as protein or fat)

Medical Definition

foodstuff

noun
food·​stuff ˈfüd-ˌstəf How to pronounce foodstuff (audio)
: a substance with food value
especially : a specific nutrient (as a fat or protein)

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