noun
- a Japanese-style lunch box containing rice, vegetables, fish or meat, and other items in separate compartments
Usage: also called bento box; from Japanese
Examples
- She packed a bento with grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, and steamed rice for her son's school lunch.
- The restaurant offers a variety of bento options, including vegetarian and seafood selections.
- I bought a cute bento box with compartments to organize my meals for the week.
- The traditional bento includes carefully arranged items that are both nutritious and visually appealing.
- For the picnic, we brought several bentos filled with sushi, edamame, and fruit.
- Many Japanese workers bring a homemade bento to the office instead of eating out.