1. A Japanese-style lunch box containing a balanced meal of rice, vegetables, protein, and other dishes arranged in compartments.
Usage: Also spelled 'bento' or 'bento box'.; From Japanese お弁当 (obentō).; Common in Japanese culture and increasingly popular internationally.

Examples

• She packed an obento for her son's school lunch with rice, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables.
• The restaurant offers beautifully arranged obento sets for takeout.
• My obento included a small compartment of soy sauce and wasabi.
• Traditional obento boxes are made from wood or plastic with multiple sections.
• For the picnic, we brought several obento boxes filled with homemade dishes.