Victuals

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪtəlz/

Definitions of victuals

noun food supplies, provisions

Example Sentences

A1 I packed some victuals for our picnic.

A2 The hikers brought plenty of victuals for their camping trip.

B1 The sailor stocked up on victuals before setting sail.

B2 The survivalist knew how to forage for victuals in the wilderness.

C1 The chef prepared a feast using the finest victuals available.

C2 The banquet featured a variety of exotic victuals from around the world.

Examples of victuals in a Sentence

formal The ship was fully stocked with victuals for the long journey ahead.

informal I packed plenty of victuals for our picnic in the park.

slang Let's grab some victuals before heading to the game.

figurative Literature can be considered the victuals for the mind.

Grammatical Forms of victuals

• plural: victuals
• present tense: victual
• future tense: will victual
• perfect tense: has victualed
• continuous tense: is victualing
• singular: victual
• positive degree: more victual
• infinitive: to victual
• gerund: victualing
• participle: victualled

Origin and Evolution of victuals

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'victuals' originated from the Old French word 'vitaille' which came from the Latin word 'victualia' meaning provisions or food supplies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'victuals' has retained its meaning of food supplies or provisions, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.