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food

Syllabification: (food)
Pronunciation: /fo͞od/

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Definition of food

noun

  • any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth:cans of cat food baby foods

Phrases

food for thought

something that warrants serious consideration.

Origin:

late Old English fōda, of Germanic origin; related to fodder

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