whole food

noun

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

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Look for recognizable, whole foods near the top of the ingredient list. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026 Keep whole foods as your foundation. Ryan Brennan june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Metcalfe shared that his wellness regimen includes his fitness routine and eating whole foods. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 Better fiber-rich snacks for everyday eating If your goal is to increase fiber in a more nutrient-dense way, whole foods are still the better foundation. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole food

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

whole food

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