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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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honey
A2
/ˈhʌni/
A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar.
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wine
A2
/waɪn/
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
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beer
A2
/bɪr/
An alcoholic drink made from grain, usually barley, often flavoured with hops.
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plate
A2
/ˈpleɪt/
A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from.
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beef
A2
/bif/
The meat from cattle, such as cows or bulls.
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supper
A2
/ˈsʌpɚ/
A meal eaten in the evening.
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diet
A2
/ˈdaɪət/
The food and drink that a person or animal usually eats.
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jam
A2
[ˈd͡ʒeəm]
A sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar, often eaten on bread or toast.
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lemon
A2
/ˈlɛmən/
A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
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soda
A2
/ˈsoʊdə/
A sweet, fizzy drink.
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steak
A2
/steɪk/
A thick, flat piece of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying.
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dessert
A2
/dɪˈzɝt/
A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.
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fridge
A2
/ˈfrɪdʒ/
A refrigerator; an appliance that keeps food cold.
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nut
A2
/nʌt/
A small, hard fruit or seed with a tough shell, such as a peanut or walnut.
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menu
A2
/ˈmɛn.ju/
A list of the food and drinks available at a restaurant.
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ham
A2
/ˈhæm/
Meat from the leg of a pig, prepared so it can be kept and eaten.
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pepper
A2
/ˈpɛp.ɚ/
A spice with a hot taste, made from dried berries and used to season food.
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sausage
A2
/ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/
A tube of minced meat and seasoning in a thin skin, cooked and eaten as food.
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snack
A2
/snæk/
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
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barbecue
A2
/ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/
An outdoor meal or party where food is cooked over a fire or grill.
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cooler
A2
/ˈku.lɚ/
An insulated box used to keep food and drinks cold while traveling or camping.
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pasta
A2
[ˈp(ʰ)astə]
A food made from flour and water, shaped into forms like spaghetti and usually boiled.
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jelly
A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/
A soft, wobbly dessert made from fruit-flavored gelatine that is set in a mold.
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chili
A2
/ˈt͡ʃaɪlaɪ/
A small, hot-tasting pepper used to add spice to food.
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curry
A2
/kɝ.i/
A spicy dish of meat, fish, or vegetables cooked in a sauce, common in South Asian cooking.
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onion
A2
/ˈʌn.jɪn/
A round vegetable with a strong smell and taste, made of layers and used in cooking.
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lemonade
A2
/ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/
A cold drink made from lemon, water, and sugar.
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cereal
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/
A breakfast food made from grain, usually eaten with milk.
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cafeteria
A2
/ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/
A self-service restaurant where you choose your food and carry it to a table, often in a school or workplace.
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carrot
A2
/ˈkæɹ.ət/
A long, pointed, orange vegetable that grows underground.
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biscuit
A2
/ˈbɪs.kɪt/
A small, flat, sweet baked food that is hard and crisp (British English); a cookie.
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pea
A2
/piː/
A small round green seed eaten as a vegetable.
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melon
A2
/ˈmɛlən/
A large, round, sweet, juicy fruit with a hard skin.
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seafood
A2
/ˈsiːfuːd/
Fish and shellfish from the sea that are eaten as food.
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cola
A2
/ˈkoʊlə/
A sweet, dark, fizzy soft drink flavoured with kola nut and caramel.
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omelet
A2
/ˈɑːmlət/
A dish made of beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling such as cheese or ham.
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pear
A2
/pɛɹ/
A sweet, juicy fruit that is narrow at the top and round at the bottom.
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oatmeal
A2
/ˈoʊtˌmiːl/
oats that have been ground, cut, or rolled for use as food
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cooker
A2
/ˈkʊkɚ/
A large kitchen appliance used for cooking food, with an oven and burners on top.
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radish
A2
/ˈɹædɪʃ/
a small crisp root vegetable with a sharp taste, often red outside and white inside
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dinnertime
A2
/ˈdɪnərˌtaɪm/
the usual time at which dinner is eaten
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tablespoon
A2
/ˈteɪbəlˌspun/
A large spoon used for serving food or for measuring in cooking.
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turnip
A2
/ˈtɜːrnɪp/
a round root vegetable with white flesh and purple, red, or greenish skin, eaten as a vegetable
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exist on
A2
to survive using a limited amount of food, money, or other necessities
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