natural food

noun

: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

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Their activity peaks during this time of year because natural food sources become scarce, driving them to forage in human habitats. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024 In this case, however, the bear found a natural food source — a dead critter in the woods — and made the most of it. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 The blast happened around 3 p.m. local time at the facility, which makes natural food colorings. Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 How to avoid an attack There isn’t a shark on earth that sees humans as a natural food source; almost every unprovoked attack is from mistaken identity. Erik Vance, New York Times, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for natural food 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of natural food was in 1917

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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

natural food

noun
: food that has been processed as little as possible and contains no added artificial substances to keep it fresh or give it flavor

Medical Definition

natural food

noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

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