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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
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First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 23 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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