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

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

Instead, look for more whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026

Focus on eating nutritious whole foods with plenty of protein, healthy fats and trace minerals — think lean red meat, wild salmon and leafy greens. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026

Avoid skipping meals, and eat adequate amounts of nutritious whole foods. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for whole food

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Medical Definition

whole food

noun

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