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 Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs. — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for chow

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow

Noun

Rethinking the all-inclusive As lovely as the meal, sharing it with other travelers became one of our most delightful experiences.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Erin Patterson was convicted last year of deliberately lacing a beef wellington meal with death cap mushrooms to murder her children’s grandparents and the wife of the local pastor.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of meal

Noun

In recent weeks, family members of Lincoln service members voiced worries about deteriorating mental health conditions aboard the ship, as well as sanitary conditions and food shortages.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Two fishermen were rescued Wednesday after floating adrift more than 100 miles off the coast of Mexico with no food or water for five days, the Mexican navy announced.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

Store at room temperature up to 2 days or store wrapped bread in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
At Café Central, homemade bread, light snacks, and pastries—beloved pasteis de nata (custard tarts)—are available.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026