CHOW Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

chow

noun

ˈchau̇

Definition of chow

as in meal

food eaten or prepared for eating at one time that evening's chow was pretty basic because we were in a hurry

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as in food

substances intended to be eaten there's always at least some chow in the house

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Recent Examples of chow Paintings of the Chinese imperial court portray chows luxuriating in the role of companion dogs. — Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Serve with cornbread and chow-chow for the full experience. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 To the dedicated chow chaser, the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant nobody else knows about. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026 But the mainstay also offers a robust menu of Chinese eats including dim sum, congee, rice rolls, chow fun, and more—with most entrées under $10. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chow

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chow

Noun

Cafeteria staff don’t use cash registers — kids’ meal accounts are linked to the cloud.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, take CoQ10 with a high-fat meal and divide large doses throughout the day to improve absorption.

— Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of meal

Noun

The company, founded in 1995, has grown through a combination of scale and acquisitions, building an operation that spans much of the food supply chain.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
That allows the team to be on the same page, whether that’s playing time or a dress code in the food hall.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

The pecan fall flavor trend is one of the biggest storylines on café and grocery menus this autumn, joining maple, apple and a few surprise flavors that are pushing pumpkin spice out of the spotlight.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
There will also be menu items inspired by pop culture icons such as the Simpsons and Hello Kitty, including a strawberry cheesecake sundae topped with a chocolate bow, sold from the Studio Scoops dessert stand.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of menu

Noun

The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Put simply, penalty relief describes the broader set of IRS provisions that can help taxpayers avoid, reduce or remove certain penalties.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

Pierre’s Instagram business account for her viral Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls boasts over 153,000 followers.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Significant portions of protein, fiber, and nutrients are lost in the processing, although some vitamins are added back to items like bread and pasta to enrich them.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026