victual

[ˈvɪtl]

victual Definition

• 1. food or provisions, typically as prepared for consumption
• 2. to provide with food or other provisions

Using victual: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "victual" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ship was stocked with victuals for the long journey.

• Example

  The restaurant serves delicious victuals.

• Example

  The army was unable to victual its soldiers properly.

victual Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for victual

• food
• supplies
• nourishment
• provisions

Phrases with victual

• victuals and drink

  food and beverages

  Example

  The party was well-stocked with victuals and drink.

• victualing house

  an establishment that provides food and drink

  Example

  The victualing house was a popular spot for travelers.

• victualing department

  a military unit responsible for supplying food and provisions to troops

  Example

  The victualing department worked tirelessly to ensure the soldiers were fed.

Origins of victual

from Old French 'vitaille', meaning 'provisions'

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Summary: victual in Brief

The term 'victual' [ˈvɪtl] refers to food or provisions, often as prepared for consumption. It can be used as both a noun and a verb, such as 'The restaurant serves delicious victuals.' and 'The army was unable to victual its soldiers properly.' The phrase 'victuals and drink' denotes food and beverages, while 'victualing house' refers to an establishment that provides food and drink.