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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

food, nutrient go
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

nourishment, alimentation, sustenance, nutrition, victuals, nutriment, aliment
a source of materials to nourish the body

noun.food

15 Subcategories

milk go
produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young
course go
part of a meal served at one time
delicacy, treat, dainty, goody, kickshaw go
something considered choice to eat
dish go
a particular item of prepared food
fast food go
inexpensive food (hamburgers or chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly
finger food go
food to be eaten with the fingers
ingesta go
solid and liquid nourishment taken into the body through the mouth
kosher go
food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law
meal, repast go
the food served and eaten at one time
mess go
soft semiliquid food
mince go
food chopped into small bits
puree go
food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender
stodge go
heavy and filling (and usually starchy) food
wheat germ go
embryo of the wheat kernel
vitamin go
any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism