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

From employees in white paper boat hats to burgers and fries tucked into open cardboard trays ready for a meal in the car, In-N-Out has built a following that extends well beyond its restaurant doors.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
From Tuesday through Saturday, he can still be found in the kitchen in full effect, ensuring every meal meets his exacting standards.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of meal

Noun

Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Rooms are calm, expansive, and built to frame the ever-changing landscape, while the food celebrates local ingredients with a refined, modern twist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

There is a hospitality element too, with Burberry’s Tea & Coffee offering light meals with a menu that will be a contemporary take on traditional British favorites.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Some staff have a deep knowledge of the menu, wine, and products, while others seem to still be in training.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of menu

Noun

Several bills in this year’s regular session sponsored by Brown had to do with provisions for property classification and real estate wholesaler disclosures.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
The provisions included in the legislation named for the late senator aimed to weaken Russia's ability to fund its war against Ukraine by cutting billions from its export revenue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

Now and then, not often, Deidre Henderson will still work up the nerve to drive herself to the market for milk or bread.

— Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
The offer includes 30 bread varieties, 8,000 wines and spirits and approximately 120 kinds of cheese — to name but a few of the treats found here.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026