CHOW Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

chow

noun

ˈchau̇

Definition of chow next

as in meal

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time that evening's chow was pretty basic because we were in a hurry

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as in food

substances intended to be eaten there's always at least some chow in the house

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Recent Examples of chow In total, 20 brown bear competitors from Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska spent all summer chomping down on salmon to compete in this year's chow off. —

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 Oct. 2025 Vic’s decision to murder his girlfriend for dog chow instead of stopping by a dystopian Petsmart is inarguably inhuman. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025 Yes,commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the colonies’ official declaration of separation from Great Britain, is at the heart of the celebration, butit’s also the chow that brings us together. —

Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 June 2025 Though some say a daily chow like this may simplify meal planning and provide solid nutrition, others note its drawbacks. —

Sarah Garone, Health, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chow

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Noun

Inmates were served oatmeal and frozen meals, and employees were told to give them just one blanket, multiple sources said.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Boutique, all-inclusive hotels are opening up across Europe; however, Lindenmeyr recommends booking bed-and-breakfast style hotels or properties with food-inclusive packages, because eating out for every meal can add up quick.

— Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026