Synonyms for

Chow

Verb / tʃaʊ / Another word for chow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chow means food, especially hearty food that satisfies hunger. It can also refer to a breed of dog.

Synonyms & similar words

chowdynasty zhou chow chou chowchow zhoudynasty chuck eats grub choudynasty food grub nosh chomp eat meal repast fare cuisine dish sustenance provisions rations victuals edibles eats chuck chowder soup

Synonyms by register

Formal

consume ingest partake

Informal

eat munch devour gobble noshing

Literary

victuals sustenance

Antonyms

starve fast abstain deprive hunger refrain

Common collocations

  • chow down
  • chow hall
  • chow mein
  • dog chow
  • chow line
  • chow time

Word family

noun chow
verb chow

Usage note

The word 'chow' is primarily informal, often used to refer to food or the act of eating. It can also refer to a breed of dog (Chow Chow).

Example sentences

  1. I'm starving, let's go grab some chow.
  2. The soldiers lined up for chow.
  3. My grandmother made the best chowder.
  4. I love Chinese chow mein.
  5. I'm going to chow down on this burger.

Quotes

  • A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk. Outside. They're all ears, tail-wagging, and the need to sniff everything, pee on everything, and chow down on anything that looks remotely edible. - Sloane Crosley
  • I wasn't shy about asking for seconds, or thirds, of chow. - Chuck Connors
  • I'm a meathead. I can't help it, man. You've got smart people and you've got dumb people. - Mike Tyson

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