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 In recent weeks, family members of Lincoln service members voiced worries about deteriorating mental health conditions aboard the ship, as well as sanitary conditions and food shortages. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Two fishermen were rescued Wednesday after floating adrift more than 100 miles off the coast of Mexico with no food or water for five days, the Mexican navy announced. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 But each of the six restaurants and bars has its own personality and riffs on the national food. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Target Compostable food storage bags Reduce waste and shop a pack of 145 compostable, resealable bags in various sizes for snacks, sandwiches and more. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 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
  • The Senate Finance Committee narrowed those provisions ahead of its markup.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Presented with the amendment’s provisions together, voters favored it 47% to 40%.
    — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
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  • In 2023, the Foundation moved into a different level of maturity, launching a wellness marketplace and café, based on nourishment for mind, body and spirit.
    — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Head provides water and nourishment, and enables residents to communicate telepathically with each other.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of nourishment
Noun
  • Store at room temperature up to 2 days or store wrapped bread in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
  • At Café Central, homemade bread, light snacks, and pastries—beloved pasteis de nata (custard tarts)—are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread
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  • But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ponder will be charged with first-degree and second-degree child cruelty, and first-degree child cruelty - deprivation of necessary sustenance.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustenance
Noun
  • More than 1,000 whales are typically killed each year, despite ongoing concerns over high levels of heavy metals in the meat.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Eating well does not require elaborate cooking every night, or expensive fish or meat.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of meat
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  • Rethinking the all-inclusive As lovely as the meal, sharing it with other travelers became one of our most delightful experiences.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Erin Patterson was convicted last year of deliberately lacing a beef wellington meal with death cap mushrooms to murder her children’s grandparents and the wife of the local pastor.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of meal
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  • If an airline fails to offer a viable alternative within three hours of a cancellation, passengers can book their own ticket on a rival airline, train, or bus and claim reimbursement up to 400% of their original fare.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But during a trip late at night their fares were checked twice, and one passenger who didn’t have a ticket was removed from the train.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fare
Noun
  • There’s a small kitchenette and landing with a dining table, nice for a morning coffee or simply the feeling of having a little more space.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The average points earned by England’s champions has surged this century; correspondingly, those at the bottom of the table are picking up ever fewer victories.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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