Victual — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈvi-tᵊl/ vict·ual

Meaning & Definition of Victual

Victual (noun)

  1. food usable by people
  2. supplies of food, provisions

Victual (verb)

  1. to supply with food
  2. eat
  3. to lay in provisions

Victual (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide food or meals for

    "the navy was usually equipped, clothed and victualled by the Crown"

    similar: board, cater, feed, provision
    related: serve, wait, nourish, nurture, sustain, banquet, dine, feast, regale, mess, batten, fatten, fill, force-feed, overfeed, surfeit, underfeed, hand-feed, spoon-feed, refeed, reprovision

  2. to take a meal

    "that evening the travelers victualed sumptuously on partridge and venison"

    similar: dine, eat, fare, feed, partake, refresh, break bread
    related: banquet, feast, repast, chow (down), dig in, glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, overfeed, pig out, graze, nibble, nosh, pick, snack, board, mess, dine out, breakfast, lunch, sup, picnic
    near: diet, fast

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Victual

The most common words with a similar meaning to Victual:

board, cater, feed, provision, dine, eat, fare, partake, refresh, break bread

Related Words for Victual

serve, wait, nourish, nurture, sustain, banquet, feast, regale, mess, batten, fatten, fill, force-feed, overfeed, surfeit, underfeed, hand-feed, spoon-feed, refeed, reprovision, repast, chow (down), dig in, glut, gorge, gormandize, overeat, pig out, graze, nibble

Near Antonyms of Victual

diet, fast

Word Forms of Victual

Inflections: victualed, victualled, victualing, victualling

Origin & Etymology of Victual

Middle English vitaille, victuayle, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, from Latin victus nourishment, way of living, from vivere to live quick:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Victual

What does "Victual" mean?

"Victual" means food usable by people. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: food usable by people. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Victual"?

Other words for "Victual" include board, cater, feed, provision, dine, eat, fare and partake. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Victual" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Victual"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Victual". Common alternatives include board, cater, feed, provision, dine, eat, fare, partake, refresh and break bread.

How do you use "Victual" in a sentence?

Examples of "Victual" in a sentence: "the navy was usually equipped, clothed and victualled by the Crown"; "that evening the travelers victualed sumptuously on partridge and venison".

Is "Victual" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Victual" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Victual"?

"Victual" is pronounced /ˈvi-tᵊl/ and divided into syllables as vict·ual.

What is the origin of the word "Victual"?

"Victual" comes from Middle English vitaille, victuayle, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, from Latin victus nourishment, way of living, from vivere to live quick:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Victual" meaning "to provide food or meals for"?

When "Victual" (verb) means to provide food or meals for, synonyms include board, cater, feed and provision.