# grub

/ˈɡɹəb/ (US) · /ɡɹˈʌb/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/grub
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

an informal word for food. You use this when you are talking about eating in a very casual way with friends.

For teachers: food or a meal. Informal in register and typically used in colloquial British or Australian English.

## Examples

- Let's go get some grub before the movie starts.
- The pub serves decent grub at a very reasonable price for the city center.
- After a long day of hiking through the valley, the group was eager to find some hot grub and a place to rest.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to food; often used with the verb 'get'.

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