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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 go
a source of materials to nourish the body

meal, repast go
the food served and eaten at one time

picnic go
any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion

cookout
an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors

noun.food

5 Subcategories

barbecue, barbeque go
a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire
clambake go
a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed
fish fry go
a cookout where fried fish is the main course
wiener roast, weenie roast go
a cookout where roasted frankfurters are the main course
burgoo go
a gathering at which burgoo stew is served