Soul Food (Noun)
Meaning
Food traditionally eaten by African-Americans in the South.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Her grandmother's fried chicken and collard greens were the epitome of soul food at the family reunion.
- Soul food restaurants throughout the city offered an array of traditional dishes like cornbread, okra, and macaroni and cheese.
- After his trip to the Deep South, he developed a newfound appreciation for classic soul food.
- Her cookbook focused on reviving traditional soul food recipes, many of which had been passed down through generations.
- Soul food Sunday was a neighborhood tradition, where everyone gathered at the local community center to enjoy a meal of comfort food.