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viand

noun

ˈvī-ənd How to pronounce viand (audio)
Definition of viandnext
1
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands

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2
as in food
viands plural substances intended to be eaten the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viand
  1. treat
  2. food
  3. candy
  4. meat
  5. bread
  6. provisions
Noun
  • Securing Apple’s newest M5 flagship with a generous 1TB of high-speed solid-state storage and 16GB of unified memory, with $150 in savings, is a rare treat on Apple hardware.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • For many, the little treat brings back memories of romantic summer evenings (even if some are put off by the long lines of tourists at Luini’s today).
    — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • Monster Mash also introduces the Luck-O-Lantern, which unlocks rewards when filled with enough candy, and a dice duel with friends where each roll reveals a trick or a treat.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The victim also allegedly told a DOC lieutenant that Cruz would give her candy and that the two began flirting with each other in February 2025.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Damian Lewis makes a cameo as himself, or at least a version who’s dead set on writing a treatise on dog meat; Harriet Walter plays the long-suffering daughter of a romance author determined to get her mother’s smut some prestige.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The meat and provolone bring the richness, veggies bring the crunch and freshness then the oil, vinegar and oregano come through and give it that classic Italian sub bite.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of meat
Noun
  • Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, pumpkin bread is one of those comforting treats that embodies the season for me.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Smoked turkey is piled on bolillo bread, then loaded with avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickled jalapenos, ranch and lots of cilantro.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Ryan added that parents cannot rely on provisions that attempt to prevent court battles, such as no-contest clauses, which disinherit beneficiaries who raise legal challenges.
    — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The defense maintained that the Penal Code, rather than the Elections Code’s ballot-custody provisions, governed the investigation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of provisions
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“Viand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viand. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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