Lebensmittel

Noun

 * 1) any item or substance intended for human consumption (excluding drugs other than alcohol), food, comestible
 * 2)  groceries;
 * 1)  groceries;

Usage notes

 * In strict use, include the following:
 * : drinking water;
 * : foods and drinks consumed primarily for nourishment;
 * : foods and drinks consumed primarily for enjoyment as well as, usually, tobacco and comparable non-mind-altering substances for smoking, chewing, etc.
 * In everyday parlance, the terms and  are often used interchangeably, both referring to food and drink except tap water.