foodstuff
1 synonym for foodstuff, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any raw material that serves as food or is used as an ingredient in preparing it.
How to use foodstuff
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
basic foodstuff
essential foodstuffs
price of foodstuffs
store foodstuffs
It sounds more formal than the everyday word food, and turns up most often in trade, supply and economic contexts.
Etymology
The word is a compound formed by joining food and stuff, naming any material used as food.
Full origin of foodstuff →Frequently asked questions
What does foodstuff mean?
It refers to any material that is used as food or as an ingredient in preparing food.
Is foodstuff the same as food?
It is closely related but tends to refer to raw materials or ingredients, often discussed in the plural as foodstuffs.
Can foodstuff be used in the plural?
Yes, foodstuffs is common when referring to several types of food materials together.
