How to Use chow down in a Sentence

chow down

verb
  • In all these videos, the tiny humans happily chow down on their butter snacks.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • In addition, digging rodents that tend to chow down on other spring bulbs, such as tulips, tend to leave daffodils alone.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Teams must then ride tandem bikes to a cheese market, while Jack and Enzo chow down on some herring.
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Then release it and wait for a python to show up and chow down, leading scientists to the tracker, and the scene of the dinner.
    — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • Importantly, in order to chow down on humans, mosquitoes need to know how to find them.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
  • After a long hike, chow down on fresh tacos and elote at Taqueria El Milagro.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The nearby cabana is heated for year-round use, also offering a space to lounge or chow down on burgers cooked in the outdoor kitchen.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
  • When the Artemis 2 astronauts are ready to chow down, preparation for their meals will be simple by design.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Where To Eat Here's where to chow down in Medora after a long day of exploring.
    — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
  • If your kids enjoy watching critters chow down, be sure to consult the feeding schedules at the various habitats.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Eat Stone Crab October 15 kicks off Florida's stone crab season, and the Keys are a great place to bib-up and chow down.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The restaurant will be open from breakfast through late night, meaning customers can devour pancakes in the evening or chow down on a burger for breakfast, according to Doherty Enterprises.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In the Fort Worth episode, viewers will see Strowman chow down on barbecue from Angelo’s and several dishes from Wishbone & Flynt.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Gourmands can chow down at a restaurant from Enrique Olvera, the chef behind Mexico City’s Pujol who’s helped define modern Mexican cuisine.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The chain has recently announced or opened new locations in Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, giving even more people the chance to explore its Texas-sized offerings, chow down on its hot biscuits, and use its famously clean bathrooms.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025

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