chow down

verb

chowed down; chowing down; chows down
US, informal
: eat
It's time to chow down.
often + on
The kids chowed down on hamburgers and french fries.

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Where To Eat Here's where to chow down in Medora after a long day of exploring. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 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. 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 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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