chow down

phrasal verb

chowed down; chowing down; chows down
US, informal
: eat
It's time to chow down.
often + on
The kids chowed down on hamburgers and french fries.

Examples of chow down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Those who want to chow down on Mina’s fare during their trip to Las Vegas still have plenty of options, though: The chef operates five other restaurants in the city, including an outpost of his Bourbon Steak and the eponymous Michael Mina restaurant. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025 Locals not staying at the Fairmont Royal York don’t have to feel left out thanks to the hotel’s Festive To-Go program, which allows Torontonians to chow down on a taste of Fairmont Royal York from the comfort of their own home (with the bonus of having no mess in the kitchen to clean up). Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Come out in March to chow down on one of the largest seafood festivals in the Caribbean at Festival Del Mar and be sure not to miss the traditional boat race. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Horror fans can chow down on popcorn from inside the coffin while watching Orlok haunt Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Emma Corrin in Nosferatu, the latest from director Robert Eggers. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chow down 

Dictionary Entries Near chow down

Cite this Entry

“Chow down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chow%20down. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!