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
  • But somewhere between talking about recipes and the future of food, the conversation took an unexpected turn.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Parts of the hotel date to the 14th century and one can gaze out at the spires and listen to church bells, but the atmosphere is contemporary with an emphasis on food and drink and sleeping rooms with art from ownership's private collection.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • And several provisions were dedicated to AI and the workforce, outlining not only how employers should use AI, but how the state should approach workforce development in the AI era.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Wander or ride around this seaside spot to marvel at its elaborate Victorian houses, then stop by the Washington Street Mall for beach-day provisions.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Kerigan Rosado is baking bread to save a few bucks at the supermarket.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Shio pan, or Japanese salt bread, is the beloved bakery staple that has quickly gained traction and spread from Japan throughout Asia over the past decade.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Food costs keep rising, too, Mehrkens said, especially fresh produce and meat.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Arguably the best food destination in Driftwood by a mile, it’s been serving up smoky meats from its open-air barbecue pit since the 1960s.
    — Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of meat
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