plant food

noun

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Focus on whole foods The best place to get fiber is from plant foods. Maria Godoy, NPR, 18 May 2026 Foods rich in prebiotics Prebiotic foods are mostly fiber-rich plant foods that help feed healthy bacteria. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 Eating 30 different plant foods per week might sound overwhelming for some people. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026 Many fertilizers on the market, both liquid and solid plant food, can aid in the growth of your house plants. Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plant food was in 1853

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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plant%20food. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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