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bento Synonyms

Another word for bento

Choosing another word for bento depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A single-portion takeout or home-packed meal of Japanese origin, typically consisting of rice or noodles, fish or meat, and pickled and cooked vegetables served in a box with separate compartments.

Usage Example

"For lunch, she ordered a salmon teriyaki bento box that came with miso soup, steamed rice, and pickled radish."

Strongest
bento box
Strong
packed lunch
box lunch

• noun (Context 2)

A partitioned container or box, traditionally made of lacquered wood or modern plastic, used for holding and serving a Japanese-style packed meal.

Usage Example

"He washed the compartmentalized bento box carefully by hand so the decorative lacquer finish would not peel."

Strongest
bento box
Strong
lunchbox

• Nearby Words

beninese
benjamin
bent
bento
bequeath
bequest
berate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bento. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bento
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