chew

Definition

  • n. a wad of something chewable as tobacco
  • n. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
  • v. chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

Word forms

Present participle
chewing
Past tense
chewed
Past participle
chewed
Third person singular
chews

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    Please chew your food slowly to help with digestion.

  2. vi.

    She took a moment to chew over his suggestion before responding.

  3. n.

    The dog enjoyed its chew while lying in the sun.