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Definition food in American English

food noun

noun
/fud/
1

the things that people or animals eat

Example

The prices of food and clothing have risen dramatically in recent years.

Example

All the food is cooked and served by volunteers.

Example

Doctors stress the importance of eating good fresh food.

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1.1

a particular type of food

Example

People with this complaint cannot digest certain foods.

Example

I can't eat spicy food.

Example

a new range of frozen foods

Example

a can of cat food

Example

Do you like Chinese food?

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1.2

the things that plants need in order to grow

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Definition food in American English