iron ration

noun

: an emergency ration

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Meanwhile, food aboard the International Space Station and the Tiangong leaves much to be desired, with the menus reading like something more suited to iron rations for a Round Britain yacht race than a decent meal. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of iron ration was in 1867

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“Iron ration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20ration. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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