viand

noun

ˈvī-ənd How to pronounce viand (audio)
Definition of viandnext
1
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands

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2
as in food
viands plural substances intended to be eaten the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viand
  1. treat
  2. food
  3. candy
  4. meat
  5. bread
Noun
  • Yet beyond its inviting waters is another treat, a vibrant culinary scene shaped by Maya, Mestizo, Creole, and Garifuna traditions.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Whether making a festive basket for your significant other or dishing out sweet treats at a holiday party, there’s no easier way to add a heartfelt touch to seasonal celebrations.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of treat
Noun
  • The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Tito’s Vodka is versatile for cocktails or sipping neat and pairs well with [specific food or mixers].
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of food
Noun
  • The dye has been used for everything from candy to fruit snacks to baked goods and some beverages, particularly food products with a strawberry flavor, such as Yoo-hoo Strawberry Drink or Betty Crocker's Fruit by the Foot.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • It is primarily used in foods such as candy, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, frozen desserts, frosting and icings, and some ingested drugs.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of candy
Noun
  • My dad, on the other hand, was all about hearty meals—meats and vegetables.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Inspectors found meat and fat residue from the previous day’s production on packaging equipment and in the product processing area.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of meat
Noun
  • So, please, get yourself a bag of bread flour and instant yeast stocked up for this pizza crust.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Most of their lunches consist of a simple sandwich—two pieces of white bread with a few slices of bologna—plus an apple.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of bread
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