Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

marmita

Noun
/mɑrˈmitə/
Definition
A type of container used for transporting food, especially meals prepared at home and taken to work or school.
Examples
  • She packed her ‘marmita’ with rice and beans for lunch.
  • Many workers bring a ‘marmita’ to avoid eating fast food every day.
  • His grandmother made a delicious stew that he took in his ‘marmita’ to school.
Meaning
In colloquial terms, a ‘marmita’ refers to a lunchbox or a food jar that is designed to keep meals warm or cold as needed.
Synonyms
  • lunchbox
  • food container
  • meal prep container