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food and drink / foods and dinks?



niblumen
Spain

food and drink / foods and dinks?
 
Dear firnds, I have a doubt:
can we say/write foods and drinks?
Thanks

10 Apr 2011      





ajurado
Spain

Both Food and Drink, in general terms, are uncountable, so following the rule, neither could be plural. Hope it�s useful!!

10 Apr 2011     



yanogator
United States

Both words definitely have plurals, but they are a little unusual in their use. Here are some examples:
 
Our topic for today is "food and drink".
 
There was plenty of food and drink at the party.
 
The host served many different foods and drinks.
 
The food of India is often very spicy.
The foods of India are quite varied, because of the many cultures there.
 
But we wouldn �t say "I have four different foods on my plate" (although it isn �t incorrect - just not common). Instead, it would be "I have four different food items on my plate".
 
Bruce

11 Apr 2011     



niblumen
Spain

thank you for your help

11 Apr 2011