Definition of "food" in Anglais

noun

1. (uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

   • The innkeeper brought them food and drink.

2. (countable) A foodstuff.

3. (uncountable, figuratively) Anything that nourishes or sustains.

   • The man's inspiring speech gave us food for thought.
   • Mozart and Bach are food for my soul.

4. (uncountable, MLE) Any illegal substance or illegal substances, drugs.