noun phrase · neutral
food poisoning
/ˈfuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/food POI·son·ing
Band 5-6speakingtask2
an illness caused by eating contaminated food
Examples
“After the picnic, three people complained of food poisoning.”
“Food poisoning is often caused by improperly stored meat.”
“If you suspect food poisoning, see a doctor immediately.”
Band 8 sentence
“After the holiday buffet, several guests suffered food poisoning and needed medical treatment.”
Collocations
- suffer from food poisoning
- cause food poisoning
- symptoms of food poisoning
Word family
food poisoning noun
Common mistakes
a food poisoning→food poisoning / a case of food poisoning
Say it for a higher band
5get sick from food→6have food illness→7+food poisoning
Synonyms
foodborne illness
Easily confused
food intolerance
“She realized she had a food intolerance after experiencing stomach pain whenever she drank milk.”
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