chow down
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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Then release it and wait for a python to show up and chow down, leading scientists to the tracker, and the scene of the dinner.
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Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
After a long hike, chow down on fresh tacos and elote at Taqueria El Milagro.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
When the Artemis 2 astronauts are ready to chow down, preparation for their meals will be simple by design.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Gourmands can chow down at a restaurant from Enrique Olvera, the chef behind Mexico City’s Pujol who’s helped define modern Mexican cuisine.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
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Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
After a long hike, chow down on fresh tacos and elote at Taqueria El Milagro.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
When the Artemis 2 astronauts are ready to chow down, preparation for their meals will be simple by design.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Gourmands can chow down at a restaurant from Enrique Olvera, the chef behind Mexico City’s Pujol who’s helped define modern Mexican cuisine.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
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 12 May. 2026.
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