Cool MateFood
UK /["/fuːd/"]/US /["/fuːd/"]/
Definition
things that people or animals eat
In simple words: Something you eat or drink.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- nourishment
- sustenance
- meal
- cuisine
- provisions
Antonyms
- hunger
- thirst
Common mistakes
- 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.