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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The nearby cabana is heated for year-round use, also offering a space to lounge or chow down on burgers cooked in the outdoor kitchen.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The chain has recently announced or opened new locations in Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, giving even more people the chance to explore its Texas-sized offerings, chow down on its hot biscuits, and use its famously clean bathrooms.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
In the Fort Worth episode, viewers will see Strowman chow down on barbecue from Angelo’s and several dishes from Wishbone & Flynt.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Then, in September, the fish are weakened and dying and bears return to again chow down, the park says on its website.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 Oct. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The chain has recently announced or opened new locations in Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, giving even more people the chance to explore its Texas-sized offerings, chow down on its hot biscuits, and use its famously clean bathrooms.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
In the Fort Worth episode, viewers will see Strowman chow down on barbecue from Angelo’s and several dishes from Wishbone & Flynt.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Then, in September, the fish are weakened and dying and bears return to again chow down, the park says on its website.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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