Word of the Day & Vocabulary logo
Get the app

organic

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/adjective

Describing food that is grown without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, often with official certification.

Example sentences

  • “The farmers' market sells organic vegetables grown without pesticides.”
  • “Organic milk usually costs more than regular milk at the supermarket.”

In chemistry it just means carbon-based, a much older and broader sense than the food label.

food

Related words

leftoverFood that was not finished at a meal and is kept to be eaten later.dairyFoods made from milk, such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.crunchyMaking a crisp sound when bitten or pressed, as certain foods do when eaten.seafoodFish, shellfish, and other edible creatures or plants taken from the ocean and eaten as food.tenderOf meat or vegetables, soft and easy to cut and chew.pastryA baked treat made from a dough of flour and fat, such as pie crusts, tarts, and other sweet items.