The simple definition of food is “the things that people and animals eat,” but that word is flavorless. (See what I did there?) You want to stand out and be engaging and interesting to read. To keep your marketing writing fresh, use these food and food-related words (verbs, synonyms, and adjectives, etc.) to convey your meaning to customers.
Other Words for Food
- Nourishment
- Sustenance
- Fare
- Cuisine
- Refreshment
- Meal
- Provision (supplies of food)
- Snack
- Treat
- Bite
- Entree
- Dish
- Goodies
- Groceries
- Eats
- Nutriment
- Vittles (food supplies)
- Viand (articles or dishes of food)
- Take-out
Other Words for Flavor
- Delicious
- Toothsome (pleasing to the taste)
- Delectable
- Mouthwatering
- Tasty
- Tempting
- Flavorful
- Palatable
- Succulent
- Luscious
- Scrumptious
- Delish
- Yummy
- Finger-licking
- Nummy
- Lip-smacking
- Melt-in-your-mouth
- -licious
- Tang
- Sweet
- Tart
- Savory
- Umami (a strong meaty taste)
- Salty
- Bitter
- Sour
- Spicy
- Zest
- Twang
- Pungent (biting, acrid)
- Relish (liking or enjoyment of the taste of something)
- Sharp
- Peppery
- Hot
Food-Related Verbs
- Cooking
- Nosh
- Grub
- Chow
- Nom nom
- Forage
- Dish
- Eat
- Consume
- Devour
- Ingest
- Partake of
- Gobble (up/down)
- Chow down on
- Swallow
- Chew
- Munch
- Guzzle
- Put away
- Polish off
- Pig out on
- Scarf (down)
- Inhale
- Smack
- Binge
- Dine
- Feast
- Taste
- Dig in
- Dive in
- Snack
- Nibble
- Bolt down (eat food very quickly)
- Knock back
- Digest
- Wolf (down)
- Tuck in (to eat with enthusiasm)
- Champ (to eat food noisily)
- Choke down
- Crunch
- Demolish
- Graze
- Eat up
- Gulp
- Peck at
- Snarf (eat noisily and with much enjoyment)
- Heartily
Words that Describe a Food or Beverage Characteristic
- Healthful
- Appetizing
- Substantial
- Cordon bleu (of the highest class)
- Organic
- Nutritious
- Premium
- Free range
- Grass fed
- Wild caught
- Pure
- Wholesome
- Human
- Non-GMO
- Natural
- Raw or sprouted
- Heirloom
- Ancient
- Clean
- Sustainable or green
- Super(food)
- Plant-based
- Functional
- Better for you
That’s a pretty epic list if we do say so ourselves. Hopefully this will help you spice up your marketing writing so it’s not so bland. (See I did it again!) What synonyms would you add to this list? Comment below or reach out to us and let us know!
About Sara Lancaster
Sara is The Condiment Marketing Co.’s founder and creative director. She oversees client relationships, strategic marketing plans, as well as a bit of copywriting and social media management.
