CEFR B2

grub

noun

Meaning

Food, especially when considered in a casual or informal way.

Examples

We stopped at a roadside diner to grab some cheap grub.
The party was great, but the grub was a bit disappointing.

Synonyms: food, meal, chow, sustenance

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grub (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡrʌb/

Definition

Food, especially when considered in a casual or informal way.

Examples

We stopped at a roadside diner to grab some cheap grub.
The party was great, but the grub was a bit disappointing.

How to Use grub

grub around (phrasal verb): to search for something by digging or rummaging — "I had to grub around in the attic to find my old winter coat."
grub up (phrasal verb): to remove something from the ground by digging — "The farmer had to grub up the old stumps before planting the new seeds."

Synonyms of grub

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