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foods

5 definitions • 16 examples
1
something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive:

Examples:

baby food
food and drink There was a lot of food and drink at the party.
I'm allergic to certain foods.
2
something that can be taken in by an animal and used to keep it alive and allow it to grow or develop, or such things considered as a whole:

Examples:

[ U ] baby/cat food
[ C ] There were a lot of frozen foods in the refrigerator.
3
Sometimes food means only the solid material eaten by animals, and not liquids:

Examples:

[ U ] He has had no food or drink for 24 hours.
4
something that people eat to keep them alive:

Examples:

The country has become a huge importer of raw materials such as cotton, steel, and food products.
The problem is that many small companies don't register their products as food additives, thus avoiding supervision.
a food company/distributor/retailer

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