food supply — the total amount of food available for people or animals in a particular place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the total amount of food available for people or animals in a particular place
Pronunciation (IPA): /fuːd səˈplaɪ/
Example Sentences
- The government must ensure a stable food supply for its citizens.
- Climate change is putting the world's food supply at risk.
- My little brother thinks the fridge is our family's official food supply headquarters.
food supply
NOUN[/fuːd səˈplaɪ/]
the total amount of food available for people or animals in a particular place
The village checks its food supply before the long winter arrives.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'Food' comes from Old English 'foda', and 'supply' comes from Latin 'supplere' (sub- 'under' + plere 'to fill'), meaning to fill up or provide.
Breakdown
food (nourishment) + supply (sub- 'under' + ple- 'fill' + -y, 'to provide/fill up')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The government must ensure a stable food supply for its citizens.”
“Climate change is putting the world's food supply at risk.”
“My little brother thinks the fridge is our family's official food supply headquarters.”
“During the siege, the city's food supply was completely cut off.”
“If zombies attack, our first priority should be securing the food supply — and hiding the snacks from Dad.”
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