FOOD

[noun] - (an example of) the things that are eaten by people and animals, or used by plants, so that they can live and growbaby food [U]cat food [U]plant food [U]She's very choosy about what food she eats. [U]There was lots of food and drink at the party. [U]People can be allergic to certain foods. [C]Food supplies are being exported to the starving refugees.Someone who is off their food does not want to eat, usually because they are ill.A food additive is an artificial substance added to food to give it taste or colour.A food chain is a series of living things which are connected because each group of things eats the group below it in the series.Sheep products are being fed to cows, thereby passing into the human food chain.Food poisoning is an illness usually caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria.A food processor is an electric machine that cuts, slices and mixes food quickly.(US) A food stamp is a piece of paper which is given to poor people by the government and with which they can then buy food.If something gives you food for thought, it makes you think seriously about particular matters.