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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After a long hike, chow down on fresh tacos and elote at Taqueria El Milagro.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Be sure to tell us what makes the restaurant such a scenic spot to chow down.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Fans of Portillo's hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and famous chocolate cake will have a new location to chow down.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Can’t chow down in New Orleans for the Super Bowl this year?
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
Be sure to tell us what makes the restaurant such a scenic spot to chow down.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Fans of Portillo's hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and famous chocolate cake will have a new location to chow down.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Can’t chow down in New Orleans for the Super Bowl this year?
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Chow down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chow%20down. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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