natural food

noun

: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

Examples of natural food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to nesting materials, many native plants also provide the natural foods birds need, including seeds, berries, and nuts, says Mizejewski. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026

Creating a Bird-Friendly Environment One of the best ways to attract a renter for your birdhouse is to create a bird-friendly environment with plenty of native plants that attract insects for natural food sources. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

Native plants offer birds natural food, shelter, and nesting sites year-round. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026

In the cooler fall and winter months, natural food sources decline, and snow covers mountainous regions like Tahoe. —Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for natural food

• beatitude
• decrepitude
• disquietude
• exactitude
• ineptitude
• infinitude
• ingratitude
• midlatitude
• similitude
• solicitude
• accrued
• allude

Kids Definition

natural food

noun

: food that has been processed as little as possible and contains no added artificial substances to keep it fresh or give it flavor

Medical Definition

natural food

noun

: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives