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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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Food & Drink

57 words

/ˈmɪnˌsmiːt/ a spiced fruit mixture used especially in mince pies Meaning Off Sound Off

vol-au-vent C2+

/ˌvɔː.loʊˈvɑ̃ː/ a light, hollow puff-pastry case filled with a savory mixture such as meat, fish, mushrooms, or vegetables in sauce Meaning Off Sound Off

chaud-froid C2+

/ˌʃoʊˈfrwɑː/ a prepared dish of meat, poultry, game, or fish cooked hot, then served cold under a decorative jellied sauce Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈθaɪbəl/ Northern English and Scots: a stick used for stirring porridge or other food Meaning Off Sound Off

/beɪt/ food or a lure used to entice prey; to torment or provoke Meaning Off Sound Off

/bæŋ/ a preparation of cannabis leaves used as a drink or smoked Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡrɪdˌaɪərn/ a framework of metal bars for grilling food, or an American football field Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlɪkər/ an alcoholic drink, especially a distilled spirit Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlʌntʃən/ a formal or ceremonious midday meal Meaning Off Sound Off

/buz/ alcoholic drink; to drink alcohol heavily Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdrɪpɪŋ/ fat and juices exuded from roasting meat; falling in drops Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɛɡplænt/ a purple-skinned fruit eaten as a vegetable; the aubergine Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsʌstənəns/ food and drink regarded as necessary to sustain life Meaning Off Sound Off

/ædˈmɪkstʃɚ/ a mixture, or an additional ingredient mixed into something Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæləmənt/ food or nourishment; that which sustains Meaning Off Sound Off

/æmˈbroʊʒə/ the food of the gods in mythology; anything delicious or fragrant Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/ a drink, especially one other than water Meaning Off Sound Off

/brʌntʃ/ a late-morning meal combining breakfast and lunch Meaning Off Sound Off

/tʃaʊ/ food; a meal (informal) Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɑntreɪ/ the main course of a meal, or the right of admission Meaning Off Sound Off

/fɪz/ a hissing or bubbling sound, or effervescence in a drink Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmɑrməˌleɪd/ a preserve made from citrus fruit, especially oranges Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmaʊθfʊl/ an amount of food or drink that fills the mouth; a long or hard-to-say word Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɔrt/ a scrap or morsel of food left after a meal (archaic, usually plural) Meaning Off Sound Off

/peɪst/ a soft, moist, sticky mixture used for adhering or as food Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɑsɪt/ a hot drink of milk curdled with wine or ale, formerly used as a remedy Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsɝvɪŋ/ a portion of food or drink for one person Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʌni/ a tuna, especially a large food and game fish of the genus Thunnus Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɔtəˌmæt/ a restaurant where food is served from coin-operated machines Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbæŋkwɪt/ an elaborate ceremonial meal for many guests Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌkɑrbəˈneɪdoʊ/ an impure black industrial diamond; meat scored and grilled Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkʊkˌaʊt/ an informal outdoor meal cooked and eaten in the open air Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniə/ an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drink Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɪʃfʊl/ the amount that a dish can hold Meaning Off Sound Off

/its/ food, especially informal or casual fare Meaning Off Sound Off

greengrocer C2+

/ˈɡrinˌɡroʊsɚ/ a retailer who sells fruit and vegetables Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɡrɑɡ/ a drink of spirits, especially rum, diluted with water Meaning Off Sound Off

/hæʃ/ a dish of chopped cooked meat and vegetables; to chop or muddle together Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪn/ a small establishment providing lodging, food, and drink to travelers Meaning Off Sound Off

/kəˈbɑb/ pieces of meat or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer Meaning Off Sound Off

/laɪˈbeɪʃən/ a drink poured out as an offering to a deity; a drink consumed in ritual Meaning Off Sound Off

/laɪm/ a green citrus fruit; a calcium compound; or to treat soil with lime Meaning Off Sound Off

/maɪˈrɑbələn/ the dried astringent fruit of certain Asian trees, used in tanning and medicine Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈnɑɡən/ (informal) the head; a small mug or measure of drink Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈinəmɛl/ an ancient drink of wine mixed with honey; something combining strength and sweetness Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈfɛkʃən/ refreshment by food and drink; a light meal Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈpæst/ a meal, especially a substantial or formal one Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈrumən/ the first stomach of a ruminant, where food is fermented Meaning Off Sound Off

/swɪɡ/ a large gulp of a drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtiˌkɛtl/ a kettle with a spout, used for boiling water for tea Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌtoʊməˈtiːoʊ/ a small green tomato-like fruit enclosed in a papery husk Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtɑnɪk/ a medicinal drink taken to restore vigor; something invigorating Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtʌkɚ/ food or provisions, especially in Australian usage Meaning Off Sound Off

/vil/ the flesh of a young calf used as meat Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈvɪtəlz/ food or provisions, especially for human consumption Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈswiːtˌstʌf/ sweet food collectively, especially sweets or confectionery; chiefly British and now somewhat dated Meaning Off Sound Off

/rɪˈɡreɪtər/ historical British law: a trader who bought food or other necessities at a market and resold them in or near the same market for a profit Meaning Off Sound Off