as in food
substances intended to be eaten
a chef who prides himself on creating all of his dishes from local provender
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Recent Examples of provender
The Grill’s regular offerings run the gamut from pasta and seafood to beef and chicken, prepared with local culinary influences and plenty of provender from the resort’s ten-acre garden.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The outdoor market is a repository of Normandy foods with all the region’s seasonal provender, right now teeming with wild mushrooms.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
No matter, the paucity of provender assured that no one would miss the arrival of King Jayme and Queen Jason.
—al, 20 Feb. 2020
This, combined with a burgeoning demand for local provender on the part of city restaurants, fertilized a revival of small-scale agriculture in the region.
—Bryan Miller, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2013
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The outdoor market is a repository of Normandy foods with all the region’s seasonal provender, right now teeming with wild mushrooms.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
No matter, the paucity of provender assured that no one would miss the arrival of King Jayme and Queen Jason.
—al, 20 Feb. 2020
This, combined with a burgeoning demand for local provender on the part of city restaurants, fertilized a revival of small-scale agriculture in the region.
—Bryan Miller, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for provender
Noun
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Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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The limited food menu planned includes basics like hot dogs and sandwiches alongside some more modern touches like wonton churros and potato chips with caviar.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sesame miso grilled cheese pairs nutty sesame country bread with a rich miso butter and delicious Sargento® Natural American Sliced Cheese to create a delicious, flavorful sandwich.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Remove Marks And Fingerprints From Walls Pesky marks on the wall or dirty fingerprints are no match for a piece of bread.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This Saturday market has been going on since 1753 and showcases local produce, meats, flowers, cheese, baked goods, plants, soaps, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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For ground meat, choose 95% extra lean ground beef.—
Roxana Ehsani,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Provender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provender. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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