whole food

noun

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

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The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 This, combined with raising rates, is bad for the whole food chain including our holding Boeing. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 In fact, consuming natural sugars found in whole foods like fruits, vegetables and dairy, support essential functions in the body such as providing energy. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 Food reform policies, such as reducing artificial dyes and promoting whole foods over ultraprocessed foods, have proven to be one of the sole areas of bipartisan support. Joseph Choi, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole food

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whole food was in 1880

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“Whole food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20food. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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whole food

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