natural food

noun

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: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

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Elliott went into his mother’s business, opening a natural food store in Shelton that closed three years ago. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026 Focus on balance and make gradual swaps to more natural foods, rather than cutting out entire food groups. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 To find a fresh lychee, check specialty natural food stores, Asian markets, or online retailers that specialize in exotic fruits. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The Mediterranean diet is considered more of a long-term lifestyle change than a short-term diet and encourages you to consume whole, natural foods. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for natural food

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of natural food was in 1917

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“Natural food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20food. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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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

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natural food

noun
: food that has undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

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