Food meaning

What does “food” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“food” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue.

food

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
Synonymsnutrient
any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment
“food and drink”
Synonymssolid food
anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking
Synonymsfood for thought intellectual nourishment

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University