C rations

plural noun

1. tinned food formerly issued in packs to US soldiers

Word History and Origins

Origin of C rations¹

C20: C(ombat) rations

Example Sentences

Wartime museums display the bland hardtack that sustained Civil War fighters, and the canned meats, breads and fruit of World War II, known as C rations.

From New York Times

He supplemented his soup and rice with canned C rations he’d brought with him: familiar American food like beans and franks, even if he had to eat it cold from the can.

From Literature

The Marines cut the rope from his neck, and gave him water and all the C rations he could eat.

From Literature

After a meal of C rations, they’d turn in, still wearing their combat clothes and boots.

From Literature

One of the favorite things that we salvaged were the supply packages that were the Japanese equivalent of our cans of C- rations.

From Literature