Foodstuff (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Usages

• Plural

Examples

• The store sells a variety of foodstuffs, including fresh produce, meat, and canned goods.
• Many households purchase foodstuffs on a weekly basis, planning their meals around the ingredients they buy.
• Some common foodstuffs that people keep in their pantries include pasta, rice, and canned vegetables.
• In addition to foodstuffs, the supermarket also carries a range of household essentials, such as cleaning supplies and paper products.
• After the storm, the store's foodstuffs were in high demand, with many customers buying supplies in bulk.

Synonyms

• Grocery

Hypernyms

• Consumer Goods

Hyponyms

• Packaged Goods
• Greengrocery

Meaning ²

A substance that can be used or prepared for use as food.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The pantry was stocked with a variety of foodstuffs, including grains, canned goods, and spices.
• The company specializes in importing exotic foodstuffs from around the world.
• The chef carefully selected the freshest foodstuffs from the market to prepare the evening's meal.
• The aid organization distributed foodstuffs to the refugees, including rice, beans, and dried fruits.
• The store's international section offered a wide range of foodstuffs, from Japanese miso to Indian curry powder.

Synonyms

• Food Product

Hypernyms

• Nutrient

Hyponyms

• Colouring
• Tinned Goods
• Food Colouring
• Food Color
• Intermixture
• Fiber
• Carob Powder
• Eggs
• Mixture
• Canned Foods
• Dehydrated Foods
• Food Colour
• Canned Goods
• Spoilable
• Saint-John's-bread
• Food Grain
• Food Coloring
• Frozen Foods
• Fixings
• Cereal