noun
- dry food for livestock, especially hay or grain
- food or provisions in general
Usage: somewhat archaic
Examples
- The farmer stored provender in the barn for the winter months.
- Horses require quality provender to maintain their health and energy.
- The merchant’s wagon was loaded with provender for the long journey.
- During the drought, provender became scarce and expensive.
- The stable master checked the provender supplies each morning.
- Good provender is essential for raising healthy cattle.