provisions

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provisions

The hikers packed their provisions for the three-day trek.

Definition
  1. Noun (plural):
    • A stock or supply of foods: A collection of food items that have been gathered and stored for future use, especially for a journey, expedition, or period of time.
Usage
  • The word "provisions" is almost always used in its plural form to refer to a supply of food and drink.
  • It is commonly used in contexts involving preparation, such as for travel, camping, or surviving a period when food may not be readily available.
  • It functions as a countable plural noun (e.g., "the provisions," "some provisions").
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The explorers packed enough provisions for their three-month journey across the continent.
    • Before the storm hit, people rushed to the store to buy provisions.
    • The ship's hold was filled with provisions for the long voyage.
Advanced Usage
  • "To lay in provisions": To acquire and store a supply of food.
    • Every autumn, the family would lay in provisions for the winter.
  • "To run low on provisions": To have your supply of food become nearly depleted.
    • After two weeks stranded, the hikers began to run low on provisions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Provision (noun, singular): The act of providing or supplying something, or a condition or requirement in a legal document. (Note: This is a different, though related, meaning from the plural "provisions" meaning food supplies).
    • The contract includes a provision for early termination.
  • Provisioner (noun): A person or company that supplies provisions, especially food.
  • Provisioning (noun/gerund): The action of supplying with provisions.
Synonyms
  • Supplies: General materials or food needed for a purpose.
  • Foodstuffs: Substances suitable for consumption as food.
  • Rations: A fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for members of the armed services.
  • Comestibles (formal): Items of food.
Related Phrases
  • "To make provisions for": This phrase uses the singular "provision" and means to plan or prepare for a future event or need, which can include but is not limited to food.
    • He made careful financial provisions for his retirement.
provisions

The hikers packed their provisions for the three-day trek.

Noun
  1. a stock or supply of foods

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