1. The traditional practices, customs, and social patterns related to the production, preparation, and consumption of food within a culture or community.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in anthropology, cultural studies, and food history

Examples

• The foodways of Southern communities reflect centuries of African American, Native American, and European influences.
• Studying the foodways of different regions helps us understand their history and values.
• Holiday foodways bring families together through shared meals and recipes passed down through generations.
• Anthropologists examine foodways to learn how people adapt to their environment and express their identity.
• The restaurant celebrates the traditional foodways of rural Appalachia.