- 1[uncountable] things that people or animals eat a shortage of food/food shortages food and drinks the food industry
- 2[countable, uncountable] a particular type of food Do you like Italian food? frozen foods a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) see convenience food, fast food, health food, junk food, seafood, soul food, whole food Idioms
an idea that makes you think seriously and carefully The program certainly provides plenty of food for thought.
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