How to Use food in a Sentence

food

noun
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  • She gave food and drink to the hungry travelers.
  • What is your favorite food?
  • The kitchen is compact, but has enough space to cook meals and store food.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 21 July 2023
  • But like Tiana’s Palace, food does the heavy lifting here.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The couple launched a food trailer in 2015 and dubbed it La Pote-Ria.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
  • Most folks worried that the distinct taste would drown out the flavor of the food.
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Healthcare and food and drink stocks weighed on the Stoxx Europe 600.
    — Joe Wallace, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The law won’t result in any foods getting banned from shelves, Gabriel said.
    — Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2023
  • For restaurant and food news and the best things to do: @cltfive on Instagram and TikTok.
    — Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Fast food workers are among the lowest-paying workers in the U.S.
    — Mansee Khurana, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Purchase food and drinks from food trucks or pack a picnic.
    — Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, 28 June 2023
  • Enter the food subscription gift, which is, in our opinion, the best kind of gift to give and receive.
    — Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Nov. 2023
  • There will be food and beer stands located throughout the park.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2023
  • Often food becomes the language of love and resilience.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The guide asked who in the group was American, and if any of them checked food labels to see if the product contained palm oil.
    — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 10 July 2023
  • Monday marks the beginning of the $20 an hour minimum wage for many fast food workers in the state.
    — Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Yes, there will be a food and beverage area with some seating.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Nine out of ten families in some areas spent a full day and night without any food at all.
    — NBC News, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The small food menu includes nachos, street tacos, pizza and burgers.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The texture helps to prevent sticking by allowing a tiny bit of fat to move around between the food and the surface.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2024
  • From sunrise to sunset, the faithful abstain from food and drink and focus on prayer.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
  • And in the case of food establishments, like most sports, the first line of defense are the players in the game, which are the industry that produces the products.
    — USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The toddler wore a giant white robe that was belted at the waist and covered in food stains, posing with remnants of food around his face.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2024
  • People’s takeaway trays of food and piles of belongings crowded the cots.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
  • What is the proper etiquette for leftovers when bringing food to a party?
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
  • The bar and restaurant curates a specialty food menu each season.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023
  • In the cute video, a younger Penelope is seen sitting at a table and tucking into some food wearing a white tulle dress.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Also enjoy live music and food vendors in the Taft District.
    — oregonlive, 27 June 2023
  • However, prostaglandins also help protect the lining of the stomach from damage caused by the acid in it that helps break down food.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 10 July 2023

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