food — any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth
Pronunciation (IPA): /fuːd/
Example Sentences
- My dog thinks my homework is food and ate my math assignment.
- Korean food has become very popular around the world.
- I'm so hungry I could eat anything, even airplane food!
food
NOUN[/fuːd/]
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth
She prepares warm food for her family on a quiet Sunday evening.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Food derives from Old English fōda, sharing a common origin with the verb 'feed'. The word traces back to a Proto-Germanic ancestor and originally referred to nourishment or sustenance essential for survival.
Breakdown
fōda (nourishment, food) — a noun form related to the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to feed' or 'nourishment', with the -a suffix typical of Old English nominal formation.
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📝Examples
“My dog thinks my homework is food and ate my math assignment.”
“Korean food has become very popular around the world.”
“I'm so hungry I could eat anything, even airplane food!”
“The food at this restaurant is both healthy and delicious.”
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