Viands

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪəndz/

Definitions of viands

noun a variety of tasty and well-prepared dishes of food

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy eating simple viands like sandwiches and salads.

A2 The restaurant served a variety of viands including seafood and pasta dishes.

B1 The chef prepared a feast of viands for the special event.

B2 The buffet offered a selection of viands from different cuisines.

C1 The gourmet restaurant is known for its exquisite viands and culinary creations.

C2 The chef's innovative approach to viands has earned him international acclaim.

Examples of viands in a Sentence

formal The banquet was filled with a variety of viands to satisfy the guests' appetites.

informal The potluck had a great spread of viands for everyone to enjoy.

slang I'm craving some tasty viands right now.

figurative Literature can be considered the viands for the soul, nourishing it with knowledge and wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of viands

• plural: viands
• present tense: viands
• future tense: will viand
• perfect tense: have vianded
• continuous tense: is vianding
• singular: viand
• positive degree: viands
• infinitive: to viand
• gerund: vianding
• participle: vianded

Origin and Evolution of viands

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'viands' originated from Old French 'viande', meaning food, which ultimately came from Latin 'vivenda', meaning things to be lived on.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'viands' has shifted from a general term for food to specifically refer to delicacies or choice foods.