CHOW Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

chow

noun

ˈchau̇

Definition of chow

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 Serve with cornbread and chow-chow for the full experience. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026 But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 Chow Public Market & Eatery already faces a conspicuous lack of chow. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chow

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow

Noun

Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Nausea is a common side effect of these medications, and heavy, greasy meals can amplify it rather than settle the stomach.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of meal

Noun

Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Nevertheless, there’s a Moon Alert in effect, which means restrict spending to food and gas and wait until tomorrow to make important decisions.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026

Definition of food

Noun

The menu also features Big Green Egg smoked brisket (black-eyed peas, collard greens and red onion marmalade) and Thai turkey and sweet potato hash (red jasmine rice, crispy shallots, basted egg and prik nam pla).

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Coastal flavors and seasonal catches are on the menu at a new restaurant coming soon to Charlotte’s Cotswold neighborhood.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of menu

Noun

Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

Jackson has recorded three videos thus far for the wellness unit — one with a marinated chicken recipe, another with tri-tip meat.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026
And even after an animal is slaughtered, the meat goes through a thorough inspection looking for any sign of disease, abnormalities or contamination.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026