word
Food
provenance
PROV-uh-nents
ˈprɒvənənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
provenance
Dictionary meaning
The place of origin or the history of ownership of an item; in food, where ingredients come from.
Examples
- Diners today care about the provenance of their food — they want to know the farm.
Common mispronunciations
pro-VEN-antsPROV-an-ants
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