Meaning & use
frankenfoods
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“frankenfoods” is a form of “frankenfood”.
Meaning
nounpluralinformaldisapproving
Genetically modified foods, especially those considered unnatural or potentially harmful.
Grammar: Used as a plural noun; the singular 'frankenfood' is rare and often humorous.
Patterns
- frankenfoods are ...
- the frankenfoods debate
Some campaigners warn that frankenfoods could damage the environment.
The supermarket chain refused to sell frankenfoods.
The term 'frankenfoods' is often used by critics of genetic engineering.
Word forms
| singular | frankenfood |
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Common combinations
- frankenfoods debate
- The frankenfoods debate has been going on for decades.
- frankenfoods scare
- The media fueled a frankenfoods scare in the 1990s.
- ban frankenfoods
- Some countries have tried to ban frankenfoods.
- frankenfoods labeling
- Consumers are demanding frankenfoods labeling.
Synonyms and how they differ
- GM foods
- This is the neutral, technical term; 'frankenfoods' is informal and critical.
- genetically modified foods
- This is the full, formal term; 'frankenfoods' is a loaded, informal alternative.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'frankenfoods' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option 1 is correct because 'frankenfoods' refers to genetically modified foods, and the sentence reflects a common critical attitude. Option 0 is too neutral and would normally use 'GM crops'. Option 2 is wrong because 'frankenfoods' is not French cuisine. Option 3 is wrong because 'frankenfoods' are not typically bought at a bakery.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “frankenfoods”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.