A1noun high_frequency_chunk

Food

🇬🇧 UK /["/fuːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fuːd/"]/

Meaning of Food

things that people or animals eat

In simple words: Something you eat or drink.

Food in a sentence

• I love to eat food from different cultures.
• The restaurant serves delicious food every day.
• He is allergic to some types of food.
• Food can be a great way to bring people together.
• We packed enough food for the picnic.

How to use Food

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts. Avoid using when discussing specific diet terms.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'food' as 'fuel for your body', like putting gas in a car.

Related words

Collocations with Food

• delicious
• excellent
• good
• plate
• portion
• morsel
• consume
• eat
• have
• smell
• taste
• be in short supply
• resource
• source
• supply
• for food
• without food
• food and drink
• food and drinks
• food and water

Synonyms for Food

• nourishment
• sustenance
• meal
• cuisine
• provisions

Opposites of Food

• hunger
• thirst

Common mistakes with Food

• Confusing 'food' with 'meal' – food is general, meal is a specific time to eat.
• Using 'foods' too often – the plural is not always needed unless emphasizing different types.
• Mixing up 'food' with 'nutrition' – nutrition refers to health benefits, whereas food is more general.

Frequently asked questions about Food

What does Food mean?

Something you eat or drink.

What is the definition of Food?

things that people or animals eat

How do you use Food in a sentence?

I love to eat food from different cultures.

Can you give another example of Food?

The restaurant serves delicious food every day.

What are synonyms for Food?

Common alternatives include nourishment, sustenance, meal, cuisine, provisions.

What is the opposite of Food?

Opposite meanings include hunger, thirst.

What words go with Food?

It commonly pairs with delicious, excellent, good, plate, portion, morsel, consume, eat, have, smell, taste, be in short supply, resource, source, supply, for food, without food, food and drink, food and drinks, food and water.

What are common mistakes when using Food?

Confusing 'food' with 'meal' – food is general, meal is a specific time to eat. Using 'foods' too often – the plural is not always needed unless emphasizing different types. Mixing up 'food' with 'nutrition' – nutrition refers to health benefits, whereas food is more general.

How do you pronounce Food?

US: /["/fuːd/"]/, UK: /["/fuːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Food?

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts. Avoid using when discussing specific diet terms.

What CEFR level is Food?

"Food" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.