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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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37 words

Food & Drink

37 words

/fuːd/ The things that people and animals eat to stay alive. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdɪnɚ/ The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkɔfi/ A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈlʌntʃ/ A meal eaten in the middle of the day. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ti/ A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ Wanting or needing to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/ The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkʌp/ A small container with a handle that you drink from. Meaning Off Sound Off

/mɪlk/ The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food. Meaning Off Sound Off

/keɪk/ A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs, often covered with icing. Meaning Off Sound Off

/miːt/ The flesh of an animal eaten as food. Meaning Off Sound Off

/t͡ʃiːz/ A solid food made from milk, often yellow or white. Meaning Off Sound Off

/brɛd/ A common food made by baking flour, water, and usually yeast. Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ Tasting very good. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈmiːl/ The food eaten at a particular time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpiːtsə/ A flat, round piece of baked bread covered with tomato, cheese, and other toppings. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈt͡ʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/ A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans. Meaning Off Sound Off

/sup/ A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈkæn.di/ Sweet food made mainly of sugar or chocolate. Meaning Off Sound Off

/raɪs/ Small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten as food. Meaning Off Sound Off

/fɹut/ The sweet, soft part of a plant that contains seeds and is eaten as food. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈæp.əl/ A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh. Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪʃ/ A type of food that is prepared in a particular way. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈtɝki/ A large bird kept on farms for its meat, often eaten at holiday meals. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈsæl.əd/ A dish of raw or cold vegetables, often served with a dressing. Meaning Off Sound Off

/pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ A round vegetable with brown or yellow skin that grows underground and is cooked before eating. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈbɝ.ɡɚ/ A flat round cake of minced meat served in a bun, often with other fillings. Meaning Off Sound Off

/bəˈnæ.nə/ A long curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɪknɪk/ A meal that you take outdoors to eat, often in a park or the countryside. Meaning Off Sound Off

/təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ A soft, round red fruit eaten raw or cooked, used as a vegetable. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ A large shop where you serve yourself and buy food and other household goods. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/ A plant or part of a plant, such as a carrot or potato, that is eaten as food. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ A thick, slightly sour food made from milk, often eaten with fruit. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhæmˌbɜɹ.ɡɚ/ A round, flat piece of cooked meat served in a bread bun, often with vegetables and sauce. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɡɹeɪp/ A small, round, smooth fruit that grows in bunches and is used to make wine and raisins. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ Meaning Off Sound Off