foodstuff
pronunciation
How to pronounce foodstuff in British English:
UK [ˈfu:dstʌf]
How to pronounce foodstuff in American English:
US [ˈfudˌstʌf]
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- Noun:
- (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
- a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
Word Origin
- foodstuff (n.)
- "substance or material suitable for food," 1870, from food + stuff (n.). Related: Foodstuffs.
Example
- 1. Foodstuff enterprises are supposed to become ethical and conscientious ones in particular .
- 2. For most consumers , a foodstuff 's nutritional value is not the main reason for buying it .
- 3. The only cause for comfort so far is that rice , the most important foodstuff for asian consumers , has not shown the same strength as other food prices .
- 4. It was , the judge ruled , more akin to a cake or bread which , as a general foodstuff is zero rated .
- 5. If businesses are found producing or selling a substandard foodstuff , consumers can ask for financial compensation which is 10 times the price of the product .