noun

• 1usually viands archaic An item of food.

  ‘an unlimited assortment of viands’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Great seafood, viands, fruit and vegetables, complemented with some of the world's best wines, bring an excellent meal well within Bangkok prices at around Baht 500-600.’
  • ‘Stood there for a while watching him eat, and wondering whether to give him my viands as well, so his meal would have some flavor.’
  • ‘Even the catering crew's kept behind a swinging door, save for carefully timed replenishment of viands.’
  • ‘The egg basket would be over along the wall on a side table packed with choice viands purchased from reputable shops.’
  • ‘Every mile of the road heightens the flavor of the viands we expect at the end of it.’

  Synonyms

  nourishment, sustenance, nutriment, subsistence, fare, bread, daily bread
• 2Philippines A meat, seafood, or vegetable dish that accompanies rice in a typical Filipino meal.

  ‘a sumptuous lunch of rice and two viands’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Filipinos on a tight budget prioritize rice over viand’