noun
- Plural of bento; Japanese-style lunch boxes containing rice, vegetables, protein, and other foods in separate compartments.
Usage: Commonly used in English when referring to multiple bento boxes or bento-style meals.
Examples
- The school cafeteria now offers bentos with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken.
- She packed bentos for her children to take to school every day.
- The restaurant sells bentos at lunch for a reasonable price.
- These bentos are made fresh each morning with seasonal ingredients.
- We ordered several bentos for the picnic.