Food

usgb/fuːd/
noun

Any substance that people or animals eat or plants absorb to maintain life and growth.

I need to get some food from the supermarket.
Visual representation of "food" - Any substance that people or animals eat or plants absorb to maintain life and growth.

Often appears as...

  • food chain
  • food court
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Broad Meaning

The word 'food' refers to a wide variety of items you can eat.

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Fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy are all types of food.
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Cultural Importance

Food can represent culture and may include specific dishes for holidays or events.

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Mooncakes are traditional food during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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Essential for Life

'Food' implies essential sustenance necessary for survival.

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Access to food is a basic human right.
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