Synonyms for

Food

Verb / fu:d / Another word for food — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Food is any substance that is consumed in order to provide nutritional support for the body.

Synonyms & similar words

intellectualnourishment nutrient foodforthought solidfood nourishment grub chow eats fare sustenance provisions refreshment cuisine victuals meals cooking diet nutrition consumption ingestion menu nosh slop tucker

Synonyms by register

Formal

sustenance nourishment provisions fare

Informal

grub chow eats scoff

Literary

victuals provender ambrosia

Antonyms

starvation hunger fasting abstinence deprivation emptiness

Common collocations

  • junk food
  • fast food
  • comfort food
  • healthy food
  • organic food
  • processed food
  • ready to eat food
  • food for thought

Word family

noun food
verb food

Usage note

Food is a general term. Specific types of food can have more nuanced synonyms. 'Food for thought' is an idiom meaning something to consider.

Example sentences

  1. I am hungry and I want to eat some food.
  2. I like to eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables.
  3. My favorite food is pizza.
  4. I am going to the store to buy some food for dinner.
  5. I don't like spicy food.

Quotes

  • First we eat, then we do everything else. - M.F.K. Fisher
  • Food is not just eating energy. It's an experience. - Guy Fieri
  • Food is our common ground, a universal experience. - James Beard

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