PROVENDER Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

provender

noun

ˈprä-vən-dər

Definition of provender

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 While the menu is often updated, the restaurant’s DNA remains unchanged—celebrating the provender of Ireland in exquisite fashion. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 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. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 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

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Noun

In Weeds Pests may be drawn in by weeds, which can serve as a shelter and food source until spring.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

There was apparently no money left for fuel, provisions, or crew salaries.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Several big tech companies are dropping contract provisions that have drawn the public's ire – one that keeps early phases of data center projects a secret, for example.

— Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

Panera’s Greek yogurt with mixed berries was also listed, and the chain’s ham, egg and cheese on whole-grain bread was one spot ahead of the McDonald’s Egg McMuffin.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
While social media trends come and go as quickly as the free bread at the Cheesecake Factory, Tower said the company has no shortage of content to work with.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of bread

Noun

There are anchovies and peppers tucked between the sardines and toast; juicy dates and barely-there onions wrapped inside two types of tuna, dark maroon meat with slices of pink belly on top.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The plaintiffs accused McDonald’s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of meat

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