CHOW Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

chow

noun

ˈchau̇

Definition of chow

as in meal

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time that evening's chow was pretty basic because we were in a hurry

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as in food

substances intended to be eaten there's always at least some chow in the house

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Recent Examples of chow Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs. — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Serve with cornbread and chow-chow for the full experience. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026 But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chow

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow

Noun

Rates include all meals and drinks, plus a daily massage—much needed after a day spent gorilla trekking, hiking, or birdwatching in the nearby Volcanoes National Park.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Protein topped the list of college students’ dining preferences in 2026, and stocking the right dorm staples can close the gap between meals.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of meal

Noun

Each of the elements these folks have contributed, whether a dedicated musical score, meticulous floral arrangements, or a global food profile, has merged to make this project feel singular and special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The store sells PetSmart’s typical pet supply offerings — including food, bedding and accessories for animals — and offers grooming and adoption services.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

If Klapper cannot remove those provisions independently, the suit said, then the entire legislation could be struck down.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Start your day at The Pantry On Main, a Main Street breakfast and lunch spot with go-to provisions, before heading out for a hike or stroll.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

An on-site kitchen produces tamales and daily and weekend specials like barbacoa and menudo, while the in-house bakery turns out bolillos, pan dulce and other Hispanic breads and pastries.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
The bread is made using grain that came from France more than 100 years ago, and Wegmans’ artisans ferment the dough for 48 hours to develop its flavor.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bread

Noun

Garlic confit, turkey deli meat, pickles, jalapeño marinade, pesto and an unknown sauce were held past seven days in the walk-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Holiday weekends such as the Fourth of July often bring an influx of non-Latino customers searching for grilling meats and competitive prices.

— Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026