Food (noun)

1. Any nutritious substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life and growth.
2. Materials or substances used to sustain life, especially as food.
3. Something used to sustain life, as food or nourishment.
4. The substance necessary for the growth and nourishment of an organism.
5. The act of eating or consuming food.

Origin:

Old english fōda, of germanic origin; related to dutch voedsel and german futter.

Examples:

1. I need food to survive.
2. She cooked a delicious food.
3. He bought food for the party.
4. The food industry is a major contributor to the economy.
5. Food is an essential part of daily life.