as in food
substances intended to be eaten
a chef who prides himself on creating all of his dishes from local provender
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Recent Examples of provender
The Grill’s regular offerings run the gamut from pasta and seafood to beef and chicken, prepared with local culinary influences and plenty of provender from the resort’s ten-acre garden.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
No matter, the paucity of provender assured that no one would miss the arrival of King Jayme and Queen Jason.
—al, 20 Feb. 2020
This, combined with a burgeoning demand for local provender on the part of city restaurants, fertilized a revival of small-scale agriculture in the region.
—Bryan Miller, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2013
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
No matter, the paucity of provender assured that no one would miss the arrival of King Jayme and Queen Jason.
—al, 20 Feb. 2020
This, combined with a burgeoning demand for local provender on the part of city restaurants, fertilized a revival of small-scale agriculture in the region.
—Bryan Miller, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provender
Noun
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Foraging on the island is encouraged; arrive with sufficient provisions, however, and that should not be necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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The overhead cabinets feature a self-leveling design to keep contents from sliding or rolling around, allowing campers to keep all their dishes and provisions stored while driving.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This 6-quart size from Lodge is just right for one-pot meals, soups, chili, bread, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Elisabetta's This stylish Italian haunt serves classic pastas, pizzas, steaks, and fish in a lively, social setting, with all pasta, bread, gelato, and pastries made in-house daily.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amma did not consider chicken meat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, regular consumption of deli meats is linked to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Provender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provender. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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