viands

noun

plural of viand
as in food
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 viands
  1. food
  2. provisions
  3. bread
  4. meat
Noun
  • The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to speech, our management of a localized fire for food, safety, and comfort is another uniquely human behavior, one that seems to have coincided with the development of complex spoken language.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Put simply, penalty relief describes the broader set of IRS provisions that can help taxpayers avoid, reduce or remove certain penalties.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Pierre’s Instagram business account for her viral Japanese milk-bread cinnamon rolls boasts over 153,000 followers.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Significant portions of protein, fiber, and nutrients are lost in the processing, although some vitamins are added back to items like bread and pasta to enrich them.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread
Noun
  • Some wear bathing suits; some wear stilettos; others have meat grinders for heads.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Bulk amounts of mostly meat and seafood had remained in the western freezer, which was unaffected by the blaze.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of meat
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“Viands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viands. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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