Home›Browse›S›soft foodsoft foodOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutessoft foodsoft food — nounnoun1. Food that is easy to chew or swallow, often for people with dental or swallowing1.nounDefinitionFood that is easy to chew or swallow, often for people with dental or swallowing problems.ExampleThe patient was put on a diet of soft food after her surgery.