food

noun
UK: /fuːd/
US: /fuːd/

  1. Something that people and animals eat to live.

    1. I like pizza food because it is very delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The supermarket offers a wide variety of food, including fresh produce and frozen meals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Solid substance that is eaten; nourishment.

    1. Cats like wet food, but sometimes they eat dry food too. [ ] [ ]
    2. Providing nutritious food for everyone should be a global priority. [ ] [ ]

  3. A particular type of dish or cuisine.

    1. Mexican food is my favorite because of the tacos. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant specializes in traditional Italian food prepared with fresh, local ingredients. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sustenance refreshment diet nourishment grub fare cuisine
food transitive-verb

  1. To supply with food.

    1. I need to food my cat, because she is hungry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program aims to food underprivileged children in the community. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide sustenance or nourishment to something.

    1. We should food the birds, they need food in the winter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policy is designed to food innovation and growth within the company. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "food" in English means: Something that people and animals eat to live., Solid substance that is eaten; nourishment., A particular type of dish or cuisine..

The phonetic transcription of "food" is /fuːd/ in British English and /fuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "food": sustenance, refreshment, diet, nourishment, grub, fare, cuisine.

Example usage of "food": "I like pizza food because it is very delicious.". More examples on the page.