food grain

noun

1. any cereal grain produced for human consumption.

Word History and Origins

Origin of food grain¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

India's federal government offers free food grain to about 800 million people, about 57% of country's 1.4 billion population, while states spend billions of dollars on subsidising education, health, electricity and other services.

From Reuters

“I used to stand in line at a ration shop, and get my food grains for a week.”

From Seattle Times

Poverty and hunger have rocketed in Afghanistan since the Islamist militants took power after the United States pulled out, and India has sent food grains and other aid.

From Reuters

India's recent move to ban exports and adverse weather in the United States have added to concerns over the availability of food grains.

From Reuters

To ease the burden for households, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered pandemic relief through free food grain and easy bank credit.

From Reuters