Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chew
verb
/tʃuː/
Definition
To break down food into smaller pieces by using your teeth.
Examples
- She likes to chew her food slowly to enjoy the flavors.
- The dog began to chew on its favorite toy.
- He was caught chewing gum during class.
Meaning
Chewing is the process of mechanically breaking down food into smaller pieces to aid in digestion.
Synonyms
- bite
- gnaw
- masticate
- crunch
