whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)

Examples of whole food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Priced at around $12 for a box of five sachets or $30 for 15, the blends are crafted with clean proteins, whole foods and functional mushrooms selected to support immunity, digestion or, in the case of Calm & Chill, relaxation. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Key Takeaways Rather than reaching for supplements that are marketed for energy, build meals around nutrient-rich whole foods to maintain steady energy throughout the day. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

As for why omega-3s from whole foods seem to perform better than those in pills? — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Examples of ultraprocessing include separating whole foods into substances, chemically formulating foods or using cosmetic additives such as food dyes. — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for whole food

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• gratitude
• interlude

Medical Definition

whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (as a vegetable or fruit)