Chow-Ciao | Commonly Confused Words
Special Offer Special Offer
0d : 00h : 00m : 00s

Master confusing words with ease

Chow vs. Ciao

Chow

/tʃaʊ/
Food, especially casual or simple meals

Examples:

The campers gathered around for some hearty chow.He packed his backpack with enough chow for the day.Lunch was running late, and he really needed some chow.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

Ciao

A greeting or farewell word often used in informal contexts

Examples:

Ciao! Fancy meeting you here!" he yelled across the street.She signed off the email with a casual "Ciao, see you soon!Oh, ciao bella," he greeted with a playful wink.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Chow sounds like chowder or chowhound, which are related to food, helping you remember that chow refers to food or eating.
  • Ciao is an Italian word used as a greeting or farewell, which you can remember by associating it with a simple handshake, often accompanied by a verbal exchange.
  • To differentiate, think of chow as a word you might use before or during a meal, while ciao would be something you say when meeting or leaving someone.
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd