Bento
[BEN-toh]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Japanese, late 19th century
1.
A lacquered or decorated wooden Japanese lunch box.
2.
A Japanese-style packed lunch, consisting of such items as rice, vegetables, and sashimi (raw fish with condiments).
Examples of Bento in a sentence
"Her bento collection was quite valuable, so she didn't use them for food."
"I usually order the bento lunch special on Mondays."
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