pabulum

noun

ˈpa-byə-ləm How to pronounce pabulum (audio)
Definition of pabulumnext
as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect we have reached a cultural low if reality television is regarded as pabulum for the masses

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Recent Examples of pabulum On their face, Grok’s responses seem at least as coherent as some of the bland crisis-management pabulum that comes from prominent figures facing their own controversies. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Jan. 2026 This was culture as interchangeable primetime pabulum; three minutes apiece for the acts to impress the new judges and boost sales. — Mike McCahill, Variety, 8 May 2023 Twitter account, which spouted pabulum about the decency of the human spirit, became extremely popular. — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2021 Try to imagine Britain’s prime minister rallying his nation to fight the Nazi war machine armed with this progressive pabulum. — Joseph Loconte, National Review, 9 Sep. 2020 His onscreen counterpart in the film adaptation of this story, Memoir of a Murderer, trades in this complexity for more standard antihero pabulum (his only desire is to keep Eunhui safe). — Alana Mohamed, The Atlantic, 11 June 2019 The pabulum that passes for most reviews is an insult to the intelligence of most readers. — Christian Lorentzen, Harper's magazine, 10 Apr. 2019
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  1. food
  2. nourishment
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
  • Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sharp pieces can damage internal organs, while stomachs filled with plastic can leave birds feeling full without providing any nourishment.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of nourishment

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“Pabulum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pabulum. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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