plant food

noun

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Your brain on a plant-rich diet Eating more plant foods than animal products is linked to a lower risk of dementia, even in older age, according to a new study. Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 The benefits of fiber Found in plant foods, fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t digest—but your gut bacteria can. Michele Ross, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026 Extracts created from plant foods might be used to add color or flavor. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2026 But many plant foods alone don't provide enough of all the essential amino acids. Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of plant food was in 1853

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant%20food. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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