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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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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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honey
A2
/ˈhʌni/
A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar.
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food
A1
/fuːd/
The things that people and animals eat to stay alive.
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dinner
A1
/ˈdɪnɚ/
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
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coffee
A1
/ˈkɔfi/
A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans.
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lunch
A1
/ˈlʌntʃ/
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
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tea
A1
/ti/
A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves.
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hungry
A1
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
Wanting or needing to eat.
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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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breakfast
A1
/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
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restaurant
A1
/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/
A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table.
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cup
A1
/ˈkʌp/
A small container with a handle that you drink from.
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milk
A1
/mɪlk/
The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food.
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cake
A1
/keɪk/
A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs, often covered with icing.
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meat
A1
/miːt/
The flesh of an animal eaten as food.
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cheese
A1
/t͡ʃiːz/
A solid food made from milk, often yellow or white.
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bread
A1
/brɛd/
A common food made by baking flour, water, and usually yeast.
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delicious
A1
/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
Tasting very good.
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meal
A1
/ˈmiːl/
The food eaten at a particular time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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pizza
A1
/ˈpiːtsə/
A flat, round piece of baked bread covered with tomato, cheese, and other toppings.
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plate
A2
/ˈpleɪt/
A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from.
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chocolate
A1
/ˈt͡ʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/
A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans.
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soup
A1
/sup/
A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock.
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candy
A1
/ˈkæn.di/
Sweet food made mainly of sugar or chocolate.
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rice
A1
/raɪs/
Small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten as food.
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fruit
A1
/fɹut/
The sweet, soft part of a plant that contains seeds and is eaten as food.
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pie
B1
/pɑɪ/
A baked dish made of pastry with a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables inside.
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alcohol
B1
/ˈæl.kə.hɔl/
Drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can make you drunk.
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apple
A1
/ˈæp.əl/
A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh.
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dish
A1
/dɪʃ/
A type of food that is prepared in a particular way.
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turkey
A1
/ˈtɝki/
A large bird kept on farms for its meat, often eaten at holiday meals.
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beef
A2
/bif/
The meat from cattle, such as cows or bulls.
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salad
A1
/ˈsæl.əd/
A dish of raw or cold vegetables, often served with a dressing.
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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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whiskey
B2
/ˈwɪski/
A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, corn, or rye.
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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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pork
B1
/poɹk/
Meat from a pig.
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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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bacon
B1
/ˈbeɪ.kən/
Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, usually eaten in thin strips.
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potato
A1
/pəˈteɪ.toʊ/
A round vegetable with brown or yellow skin that grows underground and is cooked before eating.
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cherry
B2
/ˈtʃɛri/
A small, round, red or dark fruit with a stone in the middle.
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cattle
B1
/ˈkætəl/
Cows and bulls kept on a farm for their milk or meat.
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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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burger
A1
/ˈbɝ.ɡɚ/
A flat round cake of minced meat served in a bun, often with other fillings.
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banana
A1
/bəˈnæ.nə/
A long curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh.
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feast
B1
/fiːst/
A large, special meal, often to celebrate something.
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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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filling
B1
/ˈfɪlɪŋ/
The food put inside a sandwich, pie, or pastry.
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tub
B2
/tʌb/
A small round plastic container with a lid, used for holding food or other things.
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appetite
B1
/ˈæp.əˌtaɪt/
The desire to eat food.
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picnic
A1
/ˈpɪknɪk/
A meal that you take outdoors to eat, often in a park or the countryside.
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brandy
C2
/ˈbɹændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
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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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cocktail
B2
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/
A mixed alcoholic drink, usually made from spirits combined with fruit juice or other flavours.
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snack
A2
/snæk/
A small amount of food eaten between meals.
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shrimp
B1
/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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pony
C2
/ˈpoʊni/
A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer.
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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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pudding
B2
/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/
A sweet, soft dessert, often made with milk, eggs, or flour.
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olive
B2
/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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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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pumpkin
B2
/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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tomato
A1
/təˈmeɪ.toʊ/
A soft, round red fruit eaten raw or cooked, used as a vegetable.
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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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tray
B2
/tɹeɪ/
A flat object with raised edges used for carrying food, drinks, or other items.
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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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coconut
B2
/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
B2
/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹi/
A shop that sells food and household goods.
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supermarket
A1
/ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/
A large shop where you serve yourself and buy food and other household goods.
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peach
B2
/piːt͡ʃ/
A soft, round, juicy fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a fuzzy reddish-yellow skin.
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freezer
B1
/ˈfɹizɚ/
An appliance or compartment that keeps food frozen at a very low temperature.
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spicy
B1
/ˈspaɪsi/
Having a strong, hot flavor that creates a burning feeling in the mouth.
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vegetable
A1
/ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/
A plant or part of a plant, such as a carrot or potato, that is eaten as food.
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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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protein
B2
/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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mustard
B1
/ˈmʌstəɹd/
A spicy yellow paste or powder made from mustard seeds, used to flavour food.
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lemonade
A2
/ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/
A cold drink made from lemon, water, and sugar.
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strawberry
B1
/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/
A sweet, soft red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.
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sage
B2
/seɪd͡ʒ/
A herb with grey-green leaves used to add flavor to food.
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cereal
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/
A breakfast food made from grain, usually eaten with milk.
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potion
B1
/ˈpoʊʃən/
a drink believed to have medicinal, magical, or poisonous effects
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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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microwave
B2
/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/
An oven that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic waves.
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carrot
A2
/ˈkæɹ.ət/
A long, pointed, orange vegetable that grows underground.
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cabbage
B1
/ˈkɛb.əd͡ʒ/
A round vegetable with thick green or white leaves, eaten cooked or raw.
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pickle
B2
/ˈpɪkəl/
A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or salty water.
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