soul food
noun
: food (such as chitterlings, ham hocks, and collard greens) traditionally eaten by Southern Black Americans
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Day two brings a full lineup of live music performances, an art show, a youth play, a dance and cheer showcase, a soul food competition and an awards presentation.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Mette enjoyed cooking soul food for neighbors before opening Momma Zee’s in 2018.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Stop into this spot for an intimate evening of local music and soul food in art deco surroundings.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Cocktail hour dished out soul food favorites, from hoecakes topped with crispy chicken and tiny cheese bites to flavorful curry chicken patties and cornbread finished with caviar.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Mette enjoyed cooking soul food for neighbors before opening Momma Zee’s in 2018.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Stop into this spot for an intimate evening of local music and soul food in art deco surroundings.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Cocktail hour dished out soul food favorites, from hoecakes topped with crispy chicken and tiny cheese bites to flavorful curry chicken patties and cornbread finished with caviar.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for soul food
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“Soul food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul%20food. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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