Collective word for food and drink
Is there a word that best describes food and drink taken at the same time? I've thought of refreshments and consumables but neither seem right to me.
Sustenance refers to food and drink.
Victuals might at a pinch be extended to include drink as well as food.
"Victuals" is the correct word for food and drink; or you can use the old English form of the word "vittles". Drink or beverages alone are sometimes referred to as "libations".
According to US Legal, aliments are food or drinks that can provide nourishment and support life.
Apparently in the legal context they may also include clothing, but this was news to me.
In my opinion, it depends on what other things you might want to connote. For example, refreshments is a great word for food and drink together - especially food and drink at group functions like meetings and parties.
"I look forward to seeing you at the all-hands meeting. Don't forget that refreshments will be provided."
If you are talking about procuring food and drink together, you might call them groceries.
Victuals and vittles are also correct, but are not used in American vernacular (at least not on the east coast).