viand

noun

ˈvī-ənd How to pronounce viand (audio)
Definition of viandnext
1
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands

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2
as in food
viands plural substances intended to be eaten the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viand
  1. treat
  2. food
  3. candy
  4. meat
  5. bread
  6. provisions
Noun
  • For a cold summertime treat, Washington also prepared yogurt bark topped with blueberries, almonds, and chocolate chips.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Female mice dosed with QACs lost interest in food, became lethargic and short of breath, and began to lose muscle control during late pregnancy.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Without his salary, paying rent, buying food, phone credit, covering transport costs and paying water bills have all become daily struggles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • For a nickel, Minnesotans could get a candy bar packed with peanuts that would both satiate a sweet tooth and fill an empty stomach.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The trend is expanding across candy, chips, sauces and drinks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Hundreds of bottles of hot sauce and meat rubs line the exterior walls.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This lentil dish adds fresh garden zucchini for a cozy and satisfying meat-free meal.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of meat
Noun
  • The za’atar bread with piquillo butter and thyme was a personal favorite, along with an excellent Arnold Palmer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Add 4 large egg whites, 2 cups (250 g) bread flour, and remaining ¼ cup honey to bowl and beat on medium-high speed until mixture is very light and thick, about 3 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some have argued that the current ethics provisions still don’t go far enough.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
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“Viand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viand. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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