noun

food

food, sustenance, nourishment, provisions

I need to buy some food.

I need to buy some food.

This restaurant serves many different foods.

This restaurant serves many different foods.

((food)) substance for nourishment. I need to buy some food.

Synonyms: nourishment, sustenance, provisions

From Old English 'fōda' meaning 'food, nourishment', related to the verb 'feed'.

Think that 'food' is the 'fuel' for your body. The words sound a little similar.

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