adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A crop or product that is not intended for consumption as a food.

   "Many supermarkets do not consider nonfoods a core segment."

Adjective

1. 1
   Not intended for consumption as a food. not-comparable

   "The use of synthetic fuels from nonfood crops can reduce the carbon footprint."

Example

More examples

"The use of synthetic fuels from nonfood crops can reduce the carbon footprint."

Etymology

From non- + food.

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