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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viands
  1. food
  2. provisions
  3. bread
  4. meat
Noun
  • Mid-day, visit Charlotte staple Optimist Hall for a variety of food vendors.
    — Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • That helps explain why sweetness makes spicy foods more approachable and why the sweet-and-spicy pairing is so popular.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of food
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
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
  • 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
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“Viands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viands. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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