baby food

American  

noun

1. food, as vegetables, fruits, or meat, puréed or minced for easy ingestion by infants.

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Etymology

Origin of baby food

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“Gut health has really emerged as a trend for us,” said Angela Vranich, co-founder and chief product officer of Little Spoon, which makes baby food and meals for children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Infant formula and baby food producers are incorporating more prebiotics, which fuel beneficial gut bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

If the same apples were sold as processed baby food, 93 percent of the samples would be banned, PAN Europe said, as their pesticide residues exceed the stricter limits set for children under three.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Think beef, coffee, eggs, car insurance, used cars and baby food, among other things.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 3, 2025

I just remember Deborah suddenly arriving, and my mom making baby food, mashing together bananas and avocados by hand.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana