: something that is not food
—usually used before another noun
nonfood products
Because hypermarkets charge higher prices for nonfood items, they can cut prices on groceries.—
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Soap — which was grated over toast — was another odd nonfood pregnancy craving that Jacob-Ebbinghaus tried in the research process.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
Meta has reportedly fired a handful of staffers who have been abusing the company’s $25 meal stipend, spending the money on nonfood items or having meals delivered to their homes.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Fischler also designed new furniture for the dining areas, which range from the Ladurée tea room and traditional brasserie Le Deauville to fast-food outlets like McDonald’s and Five Guys, in addition to spaces operated by nonfood brands like Lancôme and soccer club Paris Saint-Germain.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Benefits cannot be used to buy alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, or any nonfood household items.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
Meta has reportedly fired a handful of staffers who have been abusing the company’s $25 meal stipend, spending the money on nonfood items or having meals delivered to their homes.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
Fischler also designed new furniture for the dining areas, which range from the Ladurée tea room and traditional brasserie Le Deauville to fast-food outlets like McDonald’s and Five Guys, in addition to spaces operated by nonfood brands like Lancôme and soccer club Paris Saint-Germain.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Benefits cannot be used to buy alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, live animals, prepared foods, or any nonfood household items.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Nonfood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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