TUCKER Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

tucker

noun

Definition of tucker

chiefly Australian

as in food

substances intended to be eaten you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback

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Recent Examples of tucker Is there a sleepover tucker-inner on Heather’s staff? — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025 According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably. — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023 To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer). — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2020 The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials. — Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020 Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 20 Apr. 2018

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In recent weeks, family members of Lincoln service members voiced worries about deteriorating mental health conditions aboard the ship, as well as sanitary conditions and food shortages.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Two fishermen were rescued Wednesday after floating adrift more than 100 miles off the coast of Mexico with no food or water for five days, the Mexican navy announced.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

Store at room temperature up to 2 days or store wrapped bread in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
At Café Central, homemade bread, light snacks, and pastries—beloved pasteis de nata (custard tarts)—are available.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bread

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