chow down
phrasal verb
chowed down; chowing down; chows down
US, informal
: eat
It's time to chow down.
—often + onThe kids chowed down on hamburgers and french fries.
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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.
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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
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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
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“Chow down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chow%20down. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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