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food

Pronunciation: /fuːd/
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Definition of food

noun

[mass noun]
  • any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth:tins of cat food [count noun]:baby foods

Phrases

food for thought

something that warrants serious consideration: his study certainly provides food for thought

Origin:

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

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