Food & Drink
Ingredients, meals, cooking, taste, and the table.
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food
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/fuːd/
The things that people and animals eat to stay alive.
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dinner
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/ˈdɪnɚ/
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
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coffee
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/ˈkɔfi/
A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans.
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lunch
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/ˈlʌntʃ/
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
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tea
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/ti/
A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves.
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hungry
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/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
Wanting or needing to eat.
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breakfast
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/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
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cook
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/kʊk/
To prepare food by heating it.
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restaurant
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/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/
A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table.
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cup
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/ˈkʌp/
A small container with a handle that you drink from.
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milk
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/mɪlk/
The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food.
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cake
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/keɪk/
A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs, often covered with icing.
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meat
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/miːt/
The flesh of an animal eaten as food.
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cheese
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/t͡ʃiːz/
A solid food made from milk, often yellow or white.
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bread
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/brɛd/
A common food made by baking flour, water, and usually yeast.
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delicious
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/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
Tasting very good.
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meal
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/ˈmiːl/
The food eaten at a particular time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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pizza
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/ˈpiːtsə/
A flat, round piece of baked bread covered with tomato, cheese, and other toppings.
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chocolate
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/ˈt͡ʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/
A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans.
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soup
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/sup/
A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock.
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candy
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/ˈkæn.di/
Sweet food made mainly of sugar or chocolate.
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rice
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/raɪs/
Small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten as food.
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fruit
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/fɹut/
The sweet, soft part of a plant that contains seeds and is eaten as food.
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apple
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/ˈæp.əl/
A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh.
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honey
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/ˈhʌni/
A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar.
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wine
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/waɪn/
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
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beer
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/bɪr/
An alcoholic drink made from grain, usually barley, often flavoured with hops.
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chef
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/ʃɛf/
A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.
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plate
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/ˈpleɪt/
A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from.
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cooking
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/ˈkʊkɪŋ/
The activity of preparing food by heating it.
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bowl
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/boʊl/
A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid.
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beef
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/bif/
The meat from cattle, such as cows or bulls.
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supper
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/ˈsʌpɚ/
A meal eaten in the evening.
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diet
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/ˈdaɪət/
The food and drink that a person or animal usually eats.
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jam
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[ˈd͡ʒeəm]
A sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar, often eaten on bread or toast.
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lemon
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/ˈlɛmən/
A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
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soda
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/ˈsoʊdə/
A sweet, fizzy drink.
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steak
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/steɪk/
A thick, flat piece of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying.
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dessert
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/dɪˈzɝt/
A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.
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fridge
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/ˈfrɪdʒ/
A refrigerator; an appliance that keeps food cold.
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nut
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/nʌt/
A small, hard fruit or seed with a tough shell, such as a peanut or walnut.
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menu
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/ˈmɛn.ju/
A list of the food and drinks available at a restaurant.
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ham
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/ˈhæm/
Meat from the leg of a pig, prepared so it can be kept and eaten.
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pepper
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/ˈpɛp.ɚ/
A spice with a hot taste, made from dried berries and used to season food.
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oven
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/ˈʌvən/
A kitchen appliance with an enclosed space used for baking, roasting, or heating food.
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sausage
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/ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/
A tube of minced meat and seasoning in a thin skin, cooked and eaten as food.
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recipe
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/ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/
A set of instructions for cooking or preparing a dish.
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snack
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/snæk/
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
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pie
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/pɑɪ/
A baked dish made of pastry with a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables inside.
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alcohol
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/ˈæl.kə.hɔl/
Drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can make you drunk.
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pork
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/poɹk/
Meat from a pig.
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bacon
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/ˈbeɪ.kən/
Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, usually eaten in thin strips.
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cattle
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/ˈkætəl/
Cows and bulls kept on a farm for their milk or meat.
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feast
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/fiːst/
A large, special meal, often to celebrate something.
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filling
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/ˈfɪlɪŋ/
The food put inside a sandwich, pie, or pastry.
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appetite
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/ˈæp.əˌtaɪt/
The desire to eat food.
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shrimp
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/ʃɹɪmp/
A small sea creature with a shell and a long tail, often eaten as food.
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jar
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/d͡ʒɑɹ/
A glass or clay container with a wide mouth, used for holding food such as jam or pickles.
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flavor
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/ˈfleɪvɚ/
The taste of a particular food or drink.
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freezer
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/ˈfɹizɚ/
An appliance or compartment that keeps food frozen at a very low temperature.
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spicy
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/ˈspaɪsi/
Having a strong, hot flavor that creates a burning feeling in the mouth.
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mustard
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/ˈmʌstəɹd/
A spicy yellow paste or powder made from mustard seeds, used to flavour food.
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strawberry
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/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/
A sweet, soft red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.
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potion
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/ˈpoʊʃən/
a drink believed to have medicinal, magical, or poisonous effects
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cabbage
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/ˈkɛb.əd͡ʒ/
A round vegetable with thick green or white leaves, eaten cooked or raw.
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gravy
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/ˈɡɹeɪvi/
A thick, savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat.
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muffin
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/ˈmʌf.ɪn/
especially North American: a small, cup-shaped quick bread, often sweet and containing fruit, nuts, or chocolate
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pastry
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/ˈpeɪstɹi/
a baked food made from dough rich in fat, often filled or topped with sweet or savory ingredients
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pineapple
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/ˈpaɪnæpəl/
A large sweet tropical fruit with rough brown skin, juicy yellow flesh, and stiff leaves on top.
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ingredient
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/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/
One of the foods or substances you combine to make a dish.
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saucer
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/ˈsɔ.səɹ/
A small shallow dish that a cup sits on.
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cucumber
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/ˈkjuˌkʌmbɚ/
A long green vegetable with a thin skin and crisp watery flesh, often eaten raw in salads.
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whiskey
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/ˈwɪski/
A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, corn, or rye.
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cherry
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/ˈtʃɛri/
A small, round, red or dark fruit with a stone in the middle.
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tub
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/tʌb/
A small round plastic container with a lid, used for holding food or other things.
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cocktail
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/ˈkɑk.teɪl/
A mixed alcoholic drink, usually made from spirits combined with fruit juice or other flavours.
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pudding
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/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/
A sweet, soft dessert, often made with milk, eggs, or flour.
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olive
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/ˈɑ.lɪv/
A small, oval fruit with a stone inside, eaten as food or pressed for its oil; green when unripe, black when ripe.
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stew
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/stu/
A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
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pumpkin
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/ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/
A large round orange fruit that grows on a vine and is used as food and for decoration.
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tray
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/tɹeɪ/
A flat object with raised edges used for carrying food, drinks, or other items.
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coconut
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/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/
The large brown fruit of the coconut palm, with a hard, hairy shell and sweet white flesh inside.
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grocery
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/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹi/
A shop that sells food and household goods.
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peach
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/piːt͡ʃ/
A soft, round, juicy fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a fuzzy reddish-yellow skin.
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protein
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/ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/
A nutrient found in foods such as meat, eggs, and beans that the body needs to grow and stay healthy.
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sage
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/seɪd͡ʒ/
A herb with grey-green leaves used to add flavor to food.
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microwave
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/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/
An oven that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic waves.
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pickle
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/ˈpɪkəl/
A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or salty water.
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bourbon
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/ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/
An American whiskey made mostly from corn and aged in charred oak barrels.
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berry
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/ˈbɛri/
A small, soft, round fruit such as a strawberry or blueberry.
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cocoa
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/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/
A hot drink made with milk or water, cocoa powder, and sugar.
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plum
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/plʌm/
A soft, round fruit with smooth skin and a single hard stone in the middle.
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dairy
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/ˈdɛɚ.i/
Food made from milk, such as cheese, butter, and yogurt.
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cracker
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/ˈkɹæk.ɚ/
a thin, dry, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or a spread
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vitamin
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/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/
A natural substance found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.
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fiber
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/ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
The part of food that helps digestion and passes through the body.
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famine
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/ˈfæmɪn/
a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
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provisions
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/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/
Supplies of food and other essentials, especially for a journey or hard times.
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flask
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/flask/
A small flat bottle for carrying a drink, often kept in a pocket.
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intake
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/ˈɪntæɪk/
The amount of something, especially food, drink, or air, that is taken into the body.
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grapefruit
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/ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/
A large round citrus fruit with a thick yellow or pink skin and a slightly sour, juicy inside.
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mead
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/miːd/
an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with added herbs, spices, or fruit
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staple
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/ˈsteɪpəl/
A basic, essential food or item that people use regularly.
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crumb
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/kɹʌm/
A tiny piece that breaks off bread, cake, or similar food.
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lard
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/lɑɹd/
soft white fat rendered from pigs and used in cooking
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deprivation
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/ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/
The lack or loss of something needed, such as food, sleep, or basic rights.
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cauldron
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/ˈkɔːldrən/
a large deep pot used for boiling food or liquid, traditionally over an open fire
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connoisseur
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/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/
An expert whose judgement is respected, especially in art, food, or other matters of taste.
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chowder
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/ˈtʃaʊdɚ/
a rich, thick soup or stew, commonly made with fish or shellfish, potatoes, and milk or cream
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loin
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/lɔɪn/
a cut of meat from the back of an animal between the ribs and the hip
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commissary
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/ˈkɑːməˌseri/
a store that supplies food and other goods to members of a military base, prison, or similar institution
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calorie
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/ˈkæləɹi/
A unit that measures the energy in food and drink.
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manna
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/ˈmænə/
in the Book of Exodus, the food miraculously supplied to the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness
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molar
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/ˈmoʊlər/
one of the broad, flat teeth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding food
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apéritif
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/əˌpɛrəˈtiːf/
an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite
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tidbit
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/ˈtɪdˌbɪt/
a small and especially tasty piece of food
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compote
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/ˈkɑːm.poʊt/
fruit cooked slowly in sugar syrup, served as a dessert or accompaniment
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incisor
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/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/
One of the sharp, flat front teeth used for cutting food.
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carafe
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/kəˈræf/
a glass container used for serving water, wine, or another drink
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brandy
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/ˈbɹændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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pony
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/ˈpoʊni/
A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer.
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carver
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/ˈkɑɹvɚ/
someone who carves the meat
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porridge
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/ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.
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platter
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/ˈplætɚ/
a large, shallow dish or tray used for serving food
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pasture
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/ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
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cholera
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/ˈkɑːlərə/
an acute intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, usually spread through contaminated food or water and capable of causing severe watery diarrhea and dehydration
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sup
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/sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
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cobbler
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/ˈkɑblɚ/
a pie made of fruit with rich biscuit dough usually only on top of the fruit
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maggot
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/ˈmæɡət/
The small, soft, legless larva of a fly, often found in rotting meat or waste.
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sawdust
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/ˈsɔːˌdʌst/
Food that is unpleasantly powdery and tasteless.
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aphrodisiac
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/ˌæfroʊˈdiziæk/
a food, drug, or other substance believed to increase sexual desire or arousal
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gourd
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/ɡɔɹd/
a fruit with a hard rind from a trailing or climbing plant of the squash family, often grown for decoration or practical use
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trotter
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/ˈtrɑtər/
a foot of a pig or sheep, especially when prepared as food
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venison
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/ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/
meat from a deer used as food
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apricot
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/ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/
a small round stone fruit with yellow-orange flesh and lightly fuzzy skin
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pomegranate
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/ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/
a round fruit with a tough reddish rind and many seeds surrounded by sweet-tart red pulp
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quince
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/kwɪns/
a hard, fragrant, yellow pear-shaped fruit usually cooked before eating
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spatula
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/ˈspætjʊlə/
a kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
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cornbread
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/ˈkɔrnˌbrɛd/
bread made chiefly from cornmeal, especially as a traditional food in the United States
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swill
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/swɪl/
wet feed, especially for pigs, consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or milk
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esophagus
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/ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/
the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach
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crayfish
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/ˈkreɪˌfɪʃ/
a small freshwater crustacean resembling a lobster, or its flesh used as food
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locust
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/ˈloʊ.kəst/
A fruit or pod of a carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua).
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mincemeat
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/ˈmɪnˌsmiːt/
a spiced fruit mixture used especially in mince pies
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vol-au-vent
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/ˌvɔː.loʊˈvɑ̃ː/
a light, hollow puff-pastry case filled with a savory mixture such as meat, fish, mushrooms, or vegetables in sauce
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chaud-froid
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/ˌʃoʊˈfrwɑː/
a prepared dish of meat, poultry, game, or fish cooked hot, then served cold under a decorative jellied sauce
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thible
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/ˈθaɪbəl/
Northern English and Scots: a stick used for stirring porridge or other food
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bait
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/beɪt/
food or a lure used to entice prey; to torment or provoke
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bhang
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/bæŋ/
a preparation of cannabis leaves used as a drink or smoked
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gridiron
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/ˈɡrɪdˌaɪərn/
a framework of metal bars for grilling food, or an American football field
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liquor
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/ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic drink, especially a distilled spirit
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luncheon
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/ˈlʌntʃən/
a formal or ceremonious midday meal
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booze
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/buz/
alcoholic drink; to drink alcohol heavily
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dripping
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/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
fat and juices exuded from roasting meat; falling in drops
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eggplant
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/ˈɛɡplænt/
a purple-skinned fruit eaten as a vegetable; the aubergine
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sustenance
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/ˈsʌstənəns/
food and drink regarded as necessary to sustain life
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admixture
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/ædˈmɪkstʃɚ/
a mixture, or an additional ingredient mixed into something
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aliment
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/ˈæləmənt/
food or nourishment; that which sustains
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ambrosia
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/æmˈbroʊʒə/
the food of the gods in mythology; anything delicious or fragrant
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beverage
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/ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/
a drink, especially one other than water
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brunch
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/brʌntʃ/
a late-morning meal combining breakfast and lunch
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chow
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/tʃaʊ/
food; a meal (informal)
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entree
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/ˈɑntreɪ/
the main course of a meal, or the right of admission
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fizz
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/fɪz/
a hissing or bubbling sound, or effervescence in a drink
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marmalade
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/ˈmɑrməˌleɪd/
a preserve made from citrus fruit, especially oranges
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mouthful
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/ˈmaʊθfʊl/
an amount of food or drink that fills the mouth; a long or hard-to-say word
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ort
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/ɔrt/
a scrap or morsel of food left after a meal (archaic, usually plural)
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