food

Things that people or animals eat to live, grow, or enjoy themselves.

• The food is delicious.
• We bought food for the dog.
• What foods do you enjoy cooking?

Common phrases: healthy food, pet food, food and drink, fresh food

Something that helps your mind, feelings, or other needs grow or stay strong.

• That question gives me food for thought.
• Books provide food for the imagination.
• For her, music was food for the soul.

How to use it: food for something (The lecture gave us food for thought.)

Similar words: nourishment, sustenance

Common phrases: food for thought, food for the soul, food for imagination