a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment

of or providing nourishment

give nourishment to

nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg)

food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking

any substance that can be used as food

the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed

a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food

any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment