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

Red-fronted macaws, along with many other wildlife species, lose their natural food sources when farmers cut down or burn the forest. —Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Founded by three young entrepreneurs, Nude Miami hopes to tap into the area’s growing desire for healthful, natural foods with unique offerings and a community-centric vibe. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026

As a result, birds may have shifted toward more natural food sources and into green spaces that had previously been heavily trafficked by people. —New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026

Food Scarcity Makes Homes Appealing Winter also limits natural food sources, driving mice to seek out nourishment in human environments. —Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 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