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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In all these videos, the tiny humans happily chow down on their butter snacks.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
In addition, digging rodents that tend to chow down on other spring bulbs, such as tulips, tend to leave daffodils alone.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
In addition, digging rodents that tend to chow down on other spring bulbs, such as tulips, tend to leave daffodils alone.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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