Food and Drink Vocabulary
noun
Meaning:A basic food made from flour and water
E.g."He ate toast and bread."
noun
Meaning:A clear liquid we drink
E.g."Drink a glass of water."
noun
Meaning:A small white grain used in many meals
E.g."We had rice with chicken."
noun
Meaning:A round fruit with red or green skin
E.g."She ate a green apple."
noun
Meaning:A white drink from cows
E.g."He drinks milk every morning."
noun
Meaning:Food made from milk
E.g."I like cheese in my sandwich."
noun
Meaning:An oval food from chickens
E.g."I boiled two eggs for breakfast."
noun
Meaning:A hot drink made with leaves
E.g."Would you like a cup of tea?"
noun
Meaning:A sweet baked food
E.g."They made a birthday cake."
noun
Meaning:A drink made from fruit
E.g."She drank orange juice."
noun
Meaning:Spicy dish popular in South Asia
E.g."He cooked a chicken curry."
verb
Meaning:To cook over direct heat
E.g."Grill the meat for ten minutes."
noun
Meaning:A part of a recipe
E.g."We need three ingredients."
noun
Meaning:How food tastes
E.g."This soup has great flavour."
verb
Meaning:To cook using dry heat in an oven
E.g."I baked a chocolate cake."
noun
Meaning:The amount of food served
E.g."He ate a large portion."
noun
Meaning:A person who doesn't eat meat
E.g."She is a vegetarian."
noun
Meaning:The food you eat regularly
E.g."He is on a low-fat diet."
noun
Meaning:Instructions for making food
E.g."I followed the recipe carefully."
noun
Meaning:A small amount of food between meals
E.g."I had a healthy snack."
noun
Meaning:A style of cooking
E.g."French cuisine is world-famous."
noun
Meaning:A process of chemical food change
E.g."Yogurt is made by fermentation."
noun
Meaning:The art of good eating
E.g."He studies gastronomy in Italy."
noun
Meaning:Your sense of taste
E.g."The dish pleased her palate."
noun
Meaning:A strong, savory taste
E.g."Mushrooms have an umami flavour."
adj
Meaning:Awarded high-quality food rating
E.g."It's a Michelin-starred restaurant."
adj
Meaning:Made in a traditional way
E.g."We bought artisanal bread."
noun
Meaning:A drink made by soaking herbs
E.g."She drank a mint infusion."
adj
Meaning:Rich and luxurious (food)
E.g."They served a decadent dessert."
noun
Meaning:Combining foods or drinks
E.g."Cheese and wine pairing is common."