provender

prov·en·der

noun \ˈprä-vən-dər\

Definition of PROVENDER

1

: dry food for domestic animals : feed

2

: food, victuals

Examples of PROVENDER

1. <a chef who prides himself on creating all of his dishes from local provender>

Origin of PROVENDER

Middle English, from Anglo-French provende, provendre, from Medieval Latin provenda, alteration of praebenda prebend

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to PROVENDER

Synonyms: bread, chow, chuck [chiefly West], comestibles, eatables, eats, edibles, fare, foodstuffs, grub, meat, food, provisions, table, tucker [chiefly Australian], viands, victuals, vittles

Related Words: commissary, rations, supplies; aliment, nutriment; diet, nourishment, nurture, sustenance; mess, pap; ensilage, feed, fodder, forage, silage, slop, swill; feast, meal, refreshments, regale, repast, spread; board; dish, plate, platter, serving; finger food, natural food

Near Antonyms: bane, poison, toxin, venom

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Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel