food

noun

ˈfüd How to pronounce food (audio)
Definition of foodnext
1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten a simple, little restaurant with excellent food

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2
as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings

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Recent Examples of food Quite a departure from KFC, but Huynh says there’s a place for all kinds of food. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026 Small donations at the checkout counter can make a big difference for local banks and pantries, while Wegmans' food donation programs help provide millions of nutritious meals to families in need. — Mary Calvi, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 Fans can expect legacy collaborations spanning collectibles, toys, apparel, automotive, food and beverage, electronics, and more from brands like Hasbro, Lego, Adidas, Mars, Aston Martin, and Steinway. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026 And the ropes are stretched between grocery stores, restaurants and fast food. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
  1. provisions
  2. nourishment
  3. bread
  4. sustenance
  5. meat
  6. meal
  7. fare
  8. table
Noun
  • All of a sudden, we got blessed with provisions to build a facility, like several stages and then an entire village.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Under its provisions, the agreement allows for the three main political executive positions to be shared among the three largest groups, with a Maronite Christian president, a Shiite speaker of parliament and a Sunni prime minister.
    — Tamirace Fakhoury, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Spring-summer, for instance, is more about oxidative stress, while fall-winter brings the need for deep nourishment, cellular regeneration and strengthening the skin barrier.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Next is nourishment, which is about making sure that the space created by the loss of your person isn’t only filled with pain.
    — Naomi Barr, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nourishment
Noun
  • Today’s recipe This recipe was inspired by the blueberry breakfast bread at Sonoma County’s Sea Ranch Lodge.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her South American sensibility means breads are made with flours like quinoa, cassava, and sweet potato, which gives them a delightful chewiness.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Poetry like Rukeyser’s and others by Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Hayden or the essays by James Baldwin that Alexander parses in the book, provide sustenance for the journey.
    — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Much food was consumed by starving players looking for a little sustenance halfway through the game.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sustenance
Noun
  • All the meat, vegetables and fruit are sourced seasonally from nearby Rock Cobble Farm.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Dark and moody interiors, cuts of meat presented on boards, and wine glasses the size of goldfish bowls set the tone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of meat
Noun
  • This is the second year Allen has partnered with the Food Bank of the Rockies to help give away Thanksgiving meal boxes.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This three-meal-a-day waterside spot also handles service to the chaise lounges on the beach and by the pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of meal
Noun
  • While fares have skyrocketed this year, airline executives last month said demand remains strong.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The food was mouth-watering Mexican fare; iced tea was imported from England.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fare
Noun
  • Accommodations face either the ocean or the mountains and all have small balconies or lanais big enough for a couple of chairs and a small table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • At lunchtime and in the evenings, its covered gravel patio with 13 tables draws a full crowd of parents with young kids and a few older folks, most of whom Donner has gotten to know quite well.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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