solid food

/ˈsɒlɪd ˈfud/

noun phrase★Beginner

general

Food that is in a solid state, as opposed to liquid or semi-liquid food.

After six months, babies are usually ready to start eating solid food.

Parents often introduce mashed vegetables as the first solid food for infants.

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This term is commonly used in nutrition and parenting contexts.

Collocations

introduce solid foodto begin giving solid food to a babyeat solid foodto consume food that is not liquid

weaningphrase

the process of gradually introducing solid food to a baby while reducing breast milk or formula

Solid food is often introduced to infants around 6 months of age to provide essential nutrients beyond breast milk or formula.

In medical contexts, 'solid food' may refer to foods that are not pureed or liquid, which can be important for patients with swallowing difficulties.

The term 'solid food' combines 'solid' (from Latin 'solidus' meaning 'whole, firm') and 'food' (from Old English 'fōd').

This phrase is commonly used in discussions about infant nutrition and dietary transitions.

solid

firm, not liquid

adjective

food

substance eaten to sustain life

noun

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