How to Use chow down in a Sentence

chow down

phrasal verb

• And great whites chow down on whales, dolphins, seals and rays.
  — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
• Microbes chow down on it, expelling CO2 in the process.
  — Matt Simon, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
• Many critters chow down on plants, flowers and other things that like a long drink.
  — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
• Then diners arrived in droves to chow down on crab legs and prime rib while marveling at panoramic views of the city.
  — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
• The bear chows down on the sweets before the car comes around, triggering the bear to retreat towards the nearby dumpsters.
  — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 3 June 2023
• But their enthusiasm doesn’t quite rub off on the customers, who’d rather not chow down green meat.
  — Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2024
• Watching the bears chow down on the meal was rewarding for the chef, who enjoyed watching how the animals approached the dish.
  — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
• So, the multimillion-dollar question: Where are the best places to chow down on Dungeness crab?
  — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024
• Community members went to the baths to catch up, play games and gamble, do textile work, chow down and even get their teeth worked on.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
• Sit on the patio and chow down on some brew-friendly appetizers.
  — James Patrick Kelly, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
• Johnny Rockets: Can’t wait until Halloween to chow down on some desserts?
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
• Put them out at your next party and watch them get devoured, or just chow down on them alongside a deli sando for the perfect road trip treat.
  — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 26 May 2023
• Enjoy a new pear rhubarb cider, play pickleball and chow down on food from local eateries.
  — Erin Alberty, Axios, 31 July 2024
• In addition to her pre-prepped meal souvenir, Ling sat down in the museum's Noodles Bazaar to chow down on a serving of ramen.
  — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
• During dinner, we were brought everything from homemade chorizo to blood sausage, sweetbreads, and short ribs to chow down on.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
• Firehouse Subs: Firehouse Sub Reward members can chow down on a free medium sub sandwich on their big days.
  — Lily Lopate, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
• Comfortable in his olive-colored sweater and green napkin, this figure is ready to chow down while sitting on your shelf, pleased as (pizza) pie.
  — Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
• The bacteria chow down on the sugars present in the milk, transforming them into lactic acid—which helps give cheese (and other foods, like sourdough bread) its tangy taste.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2023
• While amphibians hibernate, their heart rate and metabolism slow way down, freeing them from the need to chow down on food.
  — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
• In North America, most of them chow down on insects — things like mosquitos, moths, and leafhoppers.
  — Benji Jones, Vox, 19 June 2024
• Two Black men chow down on fried chicken, pondering their existence.
  — WIRED, 22 June 2023
• Prior to the trailer's release Monday, Warner Bros. shared a short video on Twitter showing the creature preparing to chow down on a small dog sitting on a dock.
  — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
• In addition to the time crunch of simply finding a few minutes to actually eat, not everyone is ready to chow down that early in the morning.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
• In other words, avoid the temptation to squeeze in quick bites during a virtual work meeting, for example, or chow down while checking your emails—and try your best to slow down.
  — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024
• Rounding out the weekend, diners can chow down four-piece Chicken Fries on Saturday, Sept. 21, while the following day comes with a refreshing free soft drink of any size.
  — Stacy Lambe, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
• For pups with dental issues that may have trouble chewing dry food or those that don't seem to drink enough water throughout the day, the 75 to 85% moisture content makes this type of food easier to chow down on and helps keep them hydrated.
  — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
• There’s also jewelry and crafts and a chance to chow down on barbecue (one of the original participants 40 years ago, F.McLintocks, was doing stellar business with their ribs, chicken, corn and more).
  — Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
• Watching Billy chow down on these disgusting concoctions is a surprisingly thrilling experience, and the film offers some lessons on how to stand up to bullies.
  — Danny Horn, EW.com, 10 July 2024
• In a recent video shared by Nature is Metal, the infamous brutality of this prehistoric species is on full display as an absolute monster of a croc chows down on a baby hippopotamus, just a few minutes old.
  — Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 12 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024