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.
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Diners can chow down on unique interpretations of beloved dishes like vegan relleno de papa, empanadas and 'faux meat' tacos, all of which capture the island's flair without sacrificing flavor.
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Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Squirrels chow down on irrigation lines for a few reasons.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
Just grab a few extra napkins and chow down quickly before the soft potato buns give way to the juicy, saucy, beautiful mess between them.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
Taste of Cincinnati map Ready to chow down at Taste of Cincinnati, but unsure of where to begin?
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Squirrels chow down on irrigation lines for a few reasons.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
Just grab a few extra napkins and chow down quickly before the soft potato buns give way to the juicy, saucy, beautiful mess between them.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
Taste of Cincinnati map Ready to chow down at Taste of Cincinnati, but unsure of where to begin?
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for chow down
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“Chow down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chow%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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