foods

foods · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "food"; different types or varieties of substances that can be eaten for nourishment.

  2. 2.

    Particular categories or cuisines of edible substances.

Phrases & expressions

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    whole foods — unprocessed, natural foods
  • •
    fast foods — quickly prepared commercial foods
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    comfort foods — foods that provide emotional satisfaction
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    health foods — foods believed to be beneficial for health
  • •
    junk foods — foods with low nutritional value

Related words

See also: food, meal, nutrition
Synonyms: edibles, foodstuffs, nourishment, provisions

Etymology

From Old English fōda ("food, nourishment"), from Proto-Germanic fōdō. Related to "feed" and "fodder."