whole food

noun

: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (such as a vegetable or fruit)

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Many nutrition experts across the aisle praised the emphasis on eating whole foods, but some found other messaging misguided. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 In contrast, some whole foods can actually supply nearly a full day’s worth of fiber in a single serving. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026 Today, there may be more organic produce in supermarkets, but our living and working conditions largely prevent us from cooking and eating fresh and nourishing whole foods. Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Eat plenty of nutritious, whole foods. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whole food

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of whole food was in 1880

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“Whole food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whole%20food. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

whole food

noun
: a natural food and especially an unprocessed one (as a vegetable or fruit)
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