English Dictionary

food

/fuːd/

noun

(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life. / (countable) A foodstuff.

I love trying new food.

意味（1）

(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

The innkeeper brought them food and drink.

意味（2）

(countable) A foodstuff.

Variation and changes in the trans fatty acid content of different foods, especially in processed foods, further complicate such estimates.

意味（3）

(uncountable, figuratively) Anything that nourishes or sustains.

The man's inspiring speech gave us food for thought.