Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of food
"The grocery store offers a wide variety of international foods from around the world."
In plain English: Foods are things you eat to give your body energy and stay healthy.
"We bought fresh foods from the market for the week."
Usage: Use foods to refer to a variety of different types of edible items, such as international cuisines or specific categories like organic and processed options. Avoid using it when simply referring to sustenance in general, where the singular word food is more appropriate.
Foods is the plural form of food, which derives from Old English fōd meaning "nourishment" or "that on which an animal feeds." It entered Middle English as fod, retaining its core sense of sustenance.