Foodstuffs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈfüd-ˌstəf/ food·stuff

Meaning & Definition of Foodstuffs

Foodstuffs (noun)

  1. a substance with food value; specifically, the raw material of food before or after processing

Foodstuffs (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. substances intended to be eaten

    "stocked up on candles and foodstuffs before the hurricane"

    similar: bread, chow, chuck (chiefly West), comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, tucker (chiefly Australian), viands, victuals, vittles
    related: commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food, natural food
    near: bane, poison, toxin, venom

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foodstuffs

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foodstuffs:

Chiefly West: chuck
Chiefly Australian: tucker
bread, chow, comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food, grub, meat, provender, provisions, table, viands, victuals, vittles

Related Words for Foodstuffs

commissary, rations, supplies, aliment, nutriment, diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance, mess, pap, ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill, feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread, board, dish, plate, platter, serving, finger food

Near Antonyms of Foodstuffs

bane, poison, toxin, venom

Origin & Etymology of Foodstuffs

First known use: 1872

Frequently Asked Questions about Foodstuffs

What does "Foodstuffs" mean?

"Foodstuffs" means a substance with food value; specifically, the raw material of food before or after processing. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: a substance with food value; specifically, the raw material of food before or after processing.

What is another word for "Foodstuffs"?

Other words for "Foodstuffs" include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles and fare. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foodstuffs" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foodstuffs"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foodstuffs". Common alternatives include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, food and grub.

How do you use "Foodstuffs" in a sentence?

Examples of "Foodstuffs" in a sentence: "stocked up on candles and foodstuffs before the hurricane".

Is "Foodstuffs" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foodstuffs" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Foodstuffs"?

"Foodstuffs" is pronounced /ˈfüd-ˌstəf/ and divided into syllables as food·stuff.

What is the origin of the word "Foodstuffs"?

First known use: 1872.

What is another word for "Foodstuffs" meaning "substances intended to be eaten"?

When "Foodstuffs" (plural noun) means substances intended to be eaten, synonyms include bread, chow, chuck, comestibles, eatables and eats.