viands

noun

plural of viand
as in food
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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  1. food
  2. provisions
  3. bread
  4. meat
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
  • Today’s recipe This recipe was inspired by the blueberry breakfast bread at Sonoma County’s Sea Ranch Lodge.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her South American sensibility means breads are made with flours like quinoa, cassava, and sweet potato, which gives them a delightful chewiness.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • All the meat, vegetables and fruit are sourced seasonally from nearby Rock Cobble Farm.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Dark and moody interiors, cuts of meat presented on boards, and wine glasses the size of goldfish bowls set the tone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of meat
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