chow down
phrasal verb
chowed down; chowing down; chows down
US, informal
: eat
It's time to chow down.
—often + onThe kids chowed down on hamburgers and french fries.
Examples of chow down in a Sentence
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In other words, avoid the temptation to squeeze in quick bites during a virtual work meeting, for example, or chow down while checking your emails—and try your best to slow down.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
So, the multimillion-dollar question: Where are the best places to chow down on Dungeness crab?
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
Where the average foodie might enjoy a little Tabasco or enjoy trying habanero salsa and fiery vindaloo curry, these chili heads take their spice consumption to another level, competing around the country and abroad to chow down on dozens of the most scorching peppers at a time.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
Comfortable in his olive-colored sweater and green napkin, this figure is ready to chow down while sitting on your shelf, pleased as (pizza) pie.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Sit on the patio and chow down on some brew-friendly appetizers.
—James Patrick Kelly, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
The three-in-one restaurant, Atomic Cowboy, will begin serving the public Tuesday at 7101 W. 80th St. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers can chow down on biscuits and other breakfast items from the Denver Biscuit Co. side of the business.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
While amphibians hibernate, their heart rate and metabolism slow way down, freeing them from the need to chow down on food.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
Microbes chow down on it, expelling CO2 in the process.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
So, the multimillion-dollar question: Where are the best places to chow down on Dungeness crab?
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
Where the average foodie might enjoy a little Tabasco or enjoy trying habanero salsa and fiery vindaloo curry, these chili heads take their spice consumption to another level, competing around the country and abroad to chow down on dozens of the most scorching peppers at a time.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
Comfortable in his olive-colored sweater and green napkin, this figure is ready to chow down while sitting on your shelf, pleased as (pizza) pie.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Sit on the patio and chow down on some brew-friendly appetizers.
—James Patrick Kelly, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
The three-in-one restaurant, Atomic Cowboy, will begin serving the public Tuesday at 7101 W. 80th St. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers can chow down on biscuits and other breakfast items from the Denver Biscuit Co. side of the business.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
While amphibians hibernate, their heart rate and metabolism slow way down, freeing them from the need to chow down on food.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
Microbes chow down on it, expelling CO2 in the process.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
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“Chow down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chow%20down. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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