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Meaning of chow
The primary meaning of the word "chow" refers to food, especially for animals or for people in the military.
Etymology of chow
The word "chow" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Chinese term "chāo", meaning "to stir-fry".
Initially, it referred to a type of Chinese stew or soup, but its meaning later expanded to include food in general, particularly for animals or in a military context.
Synonyms
food
meal
nourishment
sustenance
victuals
provisions
rations
grub
eats
fare
cuisine
diet
regimen
aliment
comestibles
viands
edibles
victual
alimentation
nutrition
feed
fodder
kibble
provender
refreshments
repast
collation
banquet
feast
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "chow" as food, especially for animals or for people in the military.
- It can also refer to a Chinese dish, typically a stir-fry, or a breed of dog.
Usage Examples
- The dog was fed its daily chow in the morning.
- The soldiers were served a hearty chow of beef stew and vegetables.
- The Chinese restaurant served a delicious chow mein dish.
Antonyms
fast
abstain
starve
hunger
famine
scarcity
dearth
shortage
emptiness
bareness
leanness
meagerness
poorness
barrenness
desolation
emptiness
hollowness
insubstantiality
nonnourishment
nonfood
nonedible