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 Just outside, the 17th-century square Plaza Mayor (one of the most celebrated in all of Madrid) is a 10-minute walk away, and the city’s most famous food hall, Mercado de San Miguel, is right next door. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 If elected, Haider said her goals include protecting healthcare, funding food pantries, improving mental health care and providing more accessibility as a candidate. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Growing up in a large and loving Italian-American family, Silvy is drawn to the food and comfort of her home. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 The entry-level salaries for local teachers are beneath that threshold, as are salaries for food workers and recent college graduates among others. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 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
  • Several bills in this year’s regular session sponsored by Brown had to do with provisions for property classification and real estate wholesaler disclosures.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The provisions included in the legislation named for the late senator aimed to weaken Russia's ability to fund its war against Ukraine by cutting billions from its export revenue.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • The nourishment is, of course, physical with the delicious, simple food — but the experience is so much more than that.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 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
  • Now and then, not often, Deidre Henderson will still work up the nerve to drive herself to the market for milk or bread.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The offer includes 30 bread varieties, 8,000 wines and spirits and approximately 120 kinds of cheese — to name but a few of the treats found here.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Italians are fed energetically with the sustenance of beauty, ease, and joy.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The storm, located a little more than 500 miles east of the northern Philippines, has been taking advantage of ideal conditions for tropical cyclone sustenance and strengthening.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sustenance
Noun
  • The country buffet is a very specific genre of restaurant, with origins in the cafeterias and meat-and-threes of the South.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The customer really values the highest quality meat and poultry to bring home.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of meat
Noun
  • DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The 30-some players and coaches enjoyed a meal in Romeoville and were heading home.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of meal
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  • Weather and other circumstances can prompt Royal Caribbean to alter or substitute ports, according to its website, and it is not necessarily required to refund fares or provide compensation.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Go to the Haveli restaurant by the pool for delicious flatbreads and salads, a nice change from the heavier fare at the main fort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fare
Noun
  • For those in-between moments, Coa&Co Café opens onto a sprawling lounge with communal tables and couches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • On each table, a card introduces one of the trainees with a short quote—her name, her country of origin, and a reflection on what cooking here represents.
    — Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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