provender

noun

ˈprä-vən-dər How to pronounce provender (audio)
Definition of provendernext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provender
  1. food
  2. provisions
  3. bread
  4. meat
Noun
  • Beyond meals, the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts is a highlight—guests can enjoy complimentary daily tastings to learn about Rhode Island food and wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • DoorDash has emerged as the most successful stand-alone online delivery platform in America, commanding some two-thirds of all food-delivery volumes as of 2024, according to Bloomberg data.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • The provisions ensure that if a bus driver or matron is laid off because their company loses a contract, that employee is prioritized during the hiring process for a new company with the same wage and benefits.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Under those provisions, a private party – known as a relator – can file an action on behalf of the United States and receive a portion of any recovery.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 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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“Provender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provender. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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