food

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fuːd/

uncountable usually countable figuratively

Japanese Meaning

食べ物：生物が生命維持のために摂取する固形の食品（食物一般）を示す。 / 食品：加工状態や調理済みのものも含む、食用に供される物質。 / 食料：生存のために必要な栄養を摂取するためのもの。

I always keep a small stash of food in my desk drawer for emergencies.

私はいつも緊急時に備えて机の引き出しに少量の食べ物を置いています。

Sense（1）

(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

The innkeeper brought them food and drink.

Sense（2）

(countable) A foodstuff.

Sense（3）

(uncountable, figuratively) Anything that nourishes or sustains.

The man's inspiring speech gave us food for thought.

foods

（ plural ）