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DictionaryfareFood and drink
noun

fare

Food and drink of a particular kind.

The restaurant serves simple local fare.

Etymology
fareOld Englishto travel

Fare developed senses concerning how someone lives or gets along, alongside its older connection with traveling. Food became one of the provisions or conditions of that way of living.

More examples

  • Guests enjoyed traditional holiday fare.
  • The cafe’s fare includes soups and sandwiches.
  • He preferred lighter fare in summer.

Forms

fare · fares

Similar words

food
The ordinary equivalent.
cuisine
A characteristic style of cooking.