Food and water: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

Meaning 1：Basic sustenance (Food and water)

Food and water 🔊

/ˈfuːd ænd ˈwɔːtər/

The most basic things people and animals need to eat and drink in order to stay alive.

Basic sustenance 🔊

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/ˈbeɪsɪk ˈsʌstɪnəns/

The essential items of nourishment and hydration that living beings require to maintain life.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Food' originates from Old English fōda, and 'water' from Old English wæter.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a desert island: finding food and water is the first priority for survival.

📖 Example

When planning a long hike, remember to pack enough food and water for the entire trip. 🔊 When planning a long hike, remember to pack enough food and water for the entire trip.

🔗 Collocations

access to food and water – the ability to obtain essential nourishment and hydration

supply of food and water – a stock or source of essential provisions

basic food and water – fundamental items needed for survival

🔄 Synonyms

provisions (n.) – supplies of food and water

sustenance (n.) – food and drink regarded as a source of strength

necessities (n.) – essential items needed for survival

🚫 Antonyms

luxuries (n.) – non-essential items that provide comfort but are not needed for survival

📖 Cultural Story

The phrase 'food and water' is universally used to denote the two most essential elements for human survival. It appears in emergency preparedness lists, survival manuals, and discussions about basic human rights.