noun
- coarse fibrous matter in food that aids digestion; dietary fiber
- coarse or rough food for livestock, such as hay or straw
Usage: nutrition; health
Usage: agriculture
Examples
- The doctor recommended eating more roughage to improve digestion.
- Fruits and vegetables provide essential roughage in our diet.
- Whole grains are an excellent source of roughage.
- The farmer stored roughage in the barn for winter feeding.
- Cattle need plenty of roughage to maintain their health.
- Adding roughage to your meals can help prevent constipation.