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Definition of foodstuff

foodstuff

/ˈfuːdˌstʌf/
food · stuff
Plural:foodstuffs
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• noun

1

A substance, raw ingredient, or processed commodity suitable for consumption as food (often used in the plural in commercial or economic contexts).

Example

"The humanitarian organization delivered several tons of essential foodstuffs, including rice, flour, and cooking oil, to the affected region."

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• Nearby Words

foodborne
foodie
foodless
foodstuff
fool
foolery
foolhardiness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a compound of "food" (from Old English "foda", meaning nourishment) and "stuff" (from Old French "estoffe", meaning material or provisions), modeled after German "Nahrungsstoff".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foodstuff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foodstuff
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