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Food: meaning, definitions and examples

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food

 

[ fuหd ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

eating

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink in order to maintain life and growth.

Synonyms

diet, fare, nourishment

Examples of usage

  • Food is necessary for survival.
  • She cooked a delicious meal with fresh ingredients.
  • He always buys organic food at the market.
Context #2 | Noun

cuisine

A particular kind of solid nourishment.

Synonyms

cuisine, dish, meal

Examples of usage

  • I love Italian food, especially pasta dishes.
  • Mexican food is known for its spicy flavors.

Translations

Translations of the word "food" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Essen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jedzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸใน็‰ฉ (tabemono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nourriture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์‹ (eumsik)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุนุงู… (ta'am)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญdlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jedlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŸ็‰ฉ (shรญwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (sak'vebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yemษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comida

Etymology

The word 'food' originated from the Old English word 'fลda', which means 'food, nourishment'. It has been used in various forms in different languages throughout history, reflecting the importance of sustenance in human life. The concept of food has evolved over time, with different cultures developing unique culinary traditions and preferences.

See also: foodie.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #459, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.