Ration
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A fixed daily allowance of food or supplies, particularly one allocated to military personnel or during periods of scarcity.
“Each soldier was issued a daily ration of biscuits, tinned meat, and chocolate.”
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/ˈræʃən/
Syllables
ra·tion
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