A food ration, which refers to a limited amount of food allotted per person or group, can also be described with several synonyms. These include provisions, supplies, fare, sustenance, nourishment, and victuals. Provisions may denote a stock of food and other necessary provisions for a journey or trip. Supplies can include essential items such as food, water, and medicine. Fare refers to food served during a journey or at a particular place. Sustenance can be used to describe food and drink that maintains life and provides energy. Nourishment denotes food that is nutritious and sustains life. Finally, victuals is a term that is used to describe food supplies or provisions, especially for military use.