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 The free festival blends nationally recognized performers, local artists, youth musicians, international food, art and community activities into a celebration of the people and traditions that have shaped American music. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The operator would get a $400,000 annual base fee, as well as incentive fees equal to 7% of gross revenues and food and beverage sales, and 15% of revenue from sponsorships and premium seating, according to the underlying city legislation. — Tess Riski july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The prices of certain food items have increased by 300% to 400%, Khabar Online news agency reported. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks at a vigil Monday, a day after the Bite of Seattle food festival shooting at Seattle Center. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 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 city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some have argued that the current ethics provisions still don’t go far enough.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Breast milk and infant formula Passengers traveling with infants have enough to worry about on their flights—and being able to provide the little ones with the proper nourishment should not be one of those concerns.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Food emerged not simply as nourishment, but as a living archive of migration, ecology, memory and ancestral knowledge.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of nourishment
Noun
  • The za’atar bread with piquillo butter and thyme was a personal favorite, along with an excellent Arnold Palmer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Add 4 large egg whites, 2 cups (250 g) bread flour, and remaining ¼ cup honey to bowl and beat on medium-high speed until mixture is very light and thick, about 3 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread
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  • Eating and drinking Situated next to the pool and providing sustenance from early morning to late at night is the Son Xotano restaurant.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • To provide that sustenance that gives people life and well-being.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026
Definition of sustenance
Noun
  • Hundreds of bottles of hot sauce and meat rubs line the exterior walls.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This lentil dish adds fresh garden zucchini for a cozy and satisfying meat-free meal.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of meat
Noun
  • Maintain regular meal times and take your new dog outside frequently for bathroom breaks.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Others arrived with biryani, samosas, bottled water and meals prepared in home kitchens, placed in other Indian cities and from abroad.
    — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of meal
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  • The new fare gates have been installed at the New Peachtree Road entrance at Chamblee Station, but are still not in use.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This is not some idle fare -- the family is heaping trust in AI that could regrettably backfire on them.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fare
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  • The plan to consolidate FIFA’s commercial and event operations into a new commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion is off the table, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine, meanwhile, has escalated its retaliatory strikes on Russia in recent months, partly to pressure Moscow to the negotiating table after nearly four-and-a-half years of war.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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