bento
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Noun — A Japanese-style boxed meal, typically packed with rice, protein, and vegetables arranged neatly in separate compartments.
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How to use bento
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese bentō, referring to the traditional lacquered lunchbox.
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What does “bento” mean?
The word “bento” means a Japanese-style boxed meal, typically packed with rice, protein, and vegetables arranged neatly in separate compartments. In plain terms, a compartmentalized Japanese lunchbox meal — or, more recently, a design style that arranges content the same way.
How do you pronounce “bento”?
“Bento” is pronounced BEHN-toh (/ˈbɛnˌtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bento” in a sentence?
Here is “bento” used in a sentence: “She packed her daughter a colorful bento for school.”
What part of speech is “bento”?
“Bento” is a noun.
Where does the word “bento” come from?
The word “bento” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese bentō, referring to the traditional lacquered lunchbox.
How many meanings does “bento” have?
“Bento” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Japanese-style boxed meal, typically packed with rice, protein, and vegetables arranged neatly in separate compartments.