food
Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Food provides the nutrients our bodies need to survive.
foods
Different kinds of edible substances; plural of food
Different cultures have unique traditional foods.
foodie
A person who takes an ardent or refined interest in food and dining
She's a real foodie who travels to try new restaurants.
foodstuff
A raw material or substance used as food or to make food products
Grains and vegetables are common foodstuffs.
dogfood
Commercially prepared food intended for dogs; pet food
The shelter accepted donations of dogfood for the animals.
foodborne
Transmitted or carried by contaminated food (as in foodborne illness)
The outbreak was traced to a foodborne pathogen.
foodbank
A charitable organization that distributes food to those in need
Volunteers sorted donations at the local foodbank.
foodservice
The industry that prepares and serves food outside the home (e.g., restaurants, catering)
He works in the foodservice industry as a manager.
seafood
Edible marine animals and plants, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed
I prefer seafood to red meat.
fast-food
Food that is prepared and served quickly, often from restaurants or chains
We grabbed some fast-food on our way home.