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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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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
329 words
tunny
C2+
/ˈtʌni/
a tuna, especially a large food and game fish of the genus Thunnus
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automat
C2+
/ˈɔtəˌmæt/
a restaurant where food is served from coin-operated machines
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banquet
C2+
/ˈbæŋkwɪt/
an elaborate ceremonial meal for many guests
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carbonado
C2+
/ˌkɑrbəˈneɪdoʊ/
an impure black industrial diamond; meat scored and grilled
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cookout
C2+
/ˈkʊkˌaʊt/
an informal outdoor meal cooked and eaten in the open air
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dipsomania
C2+
/ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniə/
an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drink
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dishful
C2+
/ˈdɪʃfʊl/
the amount that a dish can hold
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eats
C2+
/its/
food, especially informal or casual fare
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greengrocer
C2+
/ˈɡrinˌɡroʊsɚ/
a retailer who sells fruit and vegetables
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grog
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/ˈɡrɑɡ/
a drink of spirits, especially rum, diluted with water
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hash
C2+
/hæʃ/
a dish of chopped cooked meat and vegetables; to chop or muddle together
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inn
C2+
/ɪn/
a small establishment providing lodging, food, and drink to travelers
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kebab
C2+
/kəˈbɑb/
pieces of meat or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer
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libation
C2+
/laɪˈbeɪʃən/
a drink poured out as an offering to a deity; a drink consumed in ritual
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lime
C2+
/laɪm/
a green citrus fruit; a calcium compound; or to treat soil with lime
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myrobalan
C2+
/maɪˈrɑbələn/
the dried astringent fruit of certain Asian trees, used in tanning and medicine
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noggin
C2+
/ˈnɑɡən/
(informal) the head; a small mug or measure of drink
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oenomel
C2+
/ˈinəmɛl/
an ancient drink of wine mixed with honey; something combining strength and sweetness
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refection
C2+
/rɪˈfɛkʃən/
refreshment by food and drink; a light meal
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repast
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/rɪˈpæst/
a meal, especially a substantial or formal one
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rumen
C2+
/ˈrumən/
the first stomach of a ruminant, where food is fermented
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swig
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/swɪɡ/
a large gulp of a drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage
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teakettle
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/ˈtiˌkɛtl/
a kettle with a spout, used for boiling water for tea
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tomatillo
C2+
/ˌtoʊməˈtiːoʊ/
a small green tomato-like fruit enclosed in a papery husk
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tonic
C2+
/ˈtɑnɪk/
a medicinal drink taken to restore vigor; something invigorating
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tucker
C2+
/ˈtʌkɚ/
food or provisions, especially in Australian usage
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veal
C2+
/vil/
the flesh of a young calf used as meat
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victuals
C2+
/ˈvɪtəlz/
food or provisions, especially for human consumption
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crockery
B2
/ˈkrɑkəri/
plates, dishes, cups, and other similar items used for serving and eating food
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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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cirripede
C2
/ˈsɪrəˌpiːd/
a marine crustacean such as a barnacle, with feathery appendages for catching food
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sweetstuff
C2+
/ˈswiːtˌstʌf/
sweet food collectively, especially sweets or confectionery; chiefly British and now somewhat dated
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metheglin
C2
/mɪˈθɛɡlɪn/
a mead flavored with herbs or spices, historically sometimes prepared as a medicinal drink
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epergne
C2
/iˈpɝn/
an ornamental table centerpiece with a central bowl and branching dishes or holders for fruit, sweets, flowers, or candles
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regrater
C2+
/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
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galactagogue
C2
/ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/
a drug, food, herb, or other substance believed to stimulate the production of breast milk
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peckish
B2
/ˈpɛk.ɪʃ/
Slightly hungry; an informal word, especially in British English.
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exist on
A2
to survive using a limited amount of food, money, or other necessities
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peck at
C2
to eat small amounts of food with little enthusiasm
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subsist on
C2
to stay alive using only a limited amount of food or other resources
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tuck away
C2
to eat a substantial quantity of food with enjoyment
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