food

Definitions

1. noun

   Things that people and animals eat to stay alive.

   Examples

   • We bought food and drink for the trip.
   • They stocked up on food before the storm.
   ≈belly-timber≈chow≈comestible≈eats≈feed +9 more
2. noun

   A particular kind of food.

   Examples

   • Fried foods are her biggest weakness.
   • Many processed foods have lots of salt.
   ≈belly-timber≈foodstuff≈provender
3. noun

   Something that feeds your mind or feelings.

   Examples

   • His speech gave us food for thought.
   • Good music is food for my soul.
4. noun

   In slang, illegal drugs.

   Examples

   • The police found food hidden in the car.
   • In slang, some people call drugs food.