Food
/fuːd/noun
Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth.
Did you know?The word 'food' is linked to ancient rituals, as it derives from roots meaning 'nourishment for the body and spirit'.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰe-
“to put, to place, to set, often associated with nourishment.”
Old English
Old English
fōda
“nourishment, sustenance, a source of life.”
Middle English
Middle English
fode
“substance that is eaten, a means of sustenance.”
Modern English
English
food
“material consumed for nutritional support.”