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Food and drinks

A1 · 33 wordsA2 · 37 wordsB1 · 30 wordsB2 · 15 wordsC1 · 11 wordsC2 · 4 words

A1

applenoun

She eats an apple a day.

banananoun

Eat a banana before the gym.

breadnoun

I eat bread every morning.

breakfastnoun

Breakfast is the most important meal.

butternoun

Spread butter on the bread.

cakenoun

She baked a chocolate cake.

cheesenoun

I like cheese on bread.

chickennoun

I had chicken for dinner.

coffeenoun

He drinks coffee at work.

dinnernoun

What are we having for dinner?

eggnoun

I had an egg for breakfast.

foodnoun

The food at this diner is great.

fruitnoun

Fruit is good for you.

hotadjective

The coffee is hot.

juicenoun

I drink orange juice every morning.

lunchnoun

Lunch is at one o'clock.

meatnoun

We don't eat meat.

milknoun

The milk is cold.

oilnoun

Cook the onion in oil.

orangenoun

She peeled an orange.

pastanoun

Pasta is quick to cook.

pizzanoun

We ordered a pizza.

potatonoun

I like baked potato.

saladnoun

I made a salad for lunch.

saltnoun

This dish needs more salt.

snacknoun

I need a snack before lunch.

soupnoun

This soup is delicious.

sugarnoun

Do you take sugar in tea?

tastyadjective

The pie was really tasty.

teanoun

Would you like some tea?

tomatonoun

Add tomato to the salad.

vegetablenoun

Eat more vegetables every day.

waternoun

Can I have some water?

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bakeverb

We bake bread every Sunday.

bakedadjective

I prefer baked fish.

bitteradjective

Dark chocolate tastes slightly bitter.

boiledadjective

Boiled potatoes are healthy.

creamnoun

Add cream to the soup.

dessertnoun

What would you like for dessert?

dietnoun

A balanced diet is important.

flavornoun

The flavor is amazing.

freshadjective

Buy fresh bread every day.

friedadjective

Fried eggs are quick to make.

friesnoun

I ordered fries with my burger.

frozenadjective

Frozen food is convenient.

garlicnoun

Garlic gives great flavor.

grilledadjective

The grilled chicken is tasty.

hungernoun

A snack will kill your hunger.

ingredientnoun

What ingredients do you need?

lardnoun

Use lard for frying.

mealnoun

This is a delicious meal.

menunoun

Can I see the menu, please?

mushroomnoun

Add mushrooms to the sauce.

noodlesnoun

She loves noodle soup.

onionnoun

Fry the onion until golden.

organicadjective

She buys organic vegetables.

peppernoun

Add pepper and salt.

portionnoun

The portion was very large.

recipenoun

Do you have a good recipe?

ricenoun

Rice is cheap and easy.

saltyadjective

These chips are too salty.

sandwichnoun

I had a sandwich for lunch.

seafoodnoun

The restaurant specializes in seafood.

souradjective

Lemons are very sour.

spicyadjective

I love spicy food.

steaknoun

He ordered a steak.

sweetadjective

This dessert is too sweet.

thickadjective

The soup is thick and creamy.

thirstnoun

Water is best for thirst.

yogurtnoun

I eat yogurt for breakfast.

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allergynoun

He has a nut allergy.

appetitenoun

Exercise increases your appetite.

balanced dietnoun

Aim for a balanced diet.

brothnoun

Chicken broth is good for colds.

calorienoun

This meal has five hundred calories.

caramelizeverb

Caramelize the onions slowly.

carbohydratenoun

Bread is rich in carbohydrates.

dairynoun

Dairy products include milk and cheese.

digestionnoun

Good digestion keeps you healthy.

expiry datenoun

Check the expiry date on the label.

fatnoun

Avoid too much saturated fat.

fermentedadjective

Fermented food is good for digestion.

fibernoun

Vegetables are high in fiber.

gluten-freeadjective

She needs a gluten-free diet.

hydrationnoun

Hydration is very important.

intolerancenoun

She has lactose intolerance.

marinadenoun

Leave the meat in the marinade overnight.

mineralnoun

Dairy products provide minerals.

nutritionnoun

Good nutrition is key to health.

portion controlnoun

Portion control helps with weight.

preservativenoun

This food contains no preservatives.

probioticadjective

Probiotic yogurt helps the gut.

proteinnoun

Meat is high in protein.

roastverb

Roast the vegetables for thirty minutes.

saucenoun

The pasta needs more sauce.

seasoningnoun

Add seasoning to taste.

shelf lifenoun

Check the shelf life before buying.

veganadjective

Vegan food is increasingly popular.

vegetarianadjective

She follows a vegetarian diet.

vitaminnoun

Oranges are full of vitamin C.

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artisanadjective

Artisan bread is much better.

cholesterolnoun

High cholesterol is a health risk.

cuisinenoun

I love Italian cuisine.

culinaryadjective

She has excellent culinary skills.

delicacynoun

Caviar is a great delicacy.

fair-tradeadjective

Buy fair-trade coffee when possible.

fermentationnoun

Fermentation is used to make cheese.

foragingnoun

Foraging for wild mushrooms is popular.

gourmetadjective

This is a gourmet restaurant.

metabolismnoun

Exercise speeds up your metabolism.

nourishmentnoun

Plants need light and nourishment.

pesticidenoun

Wash fruit to remove pesticides.

provenancenoun

Provenance matters to food lovers.

sustainableadjective

Sustainable fishing is important.

umaminoun

Soy sauce adds umami to dishes.

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absorptionnoun

Iron absorption improves with vitamin C.

antioxidantnoun

Berries are rich in antioxidants.

braiseverb

Braise the meat on a low heat.

curedadjective

Cured salmon is prepared by rubbing the flesh with salt, sugar, and dill.

exquisiteadjective

The dessert was exquisite.

fortified winenoun

Port is a fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley of Portugal.

gastronomicadjective

Paris is a gastronomic capital.

gastronomynoun

He dedicated his career to the study of gastronomy and culinary history.

infuseverb

Infuse the herbs in hot water.

savorverb

Take time to savor every bite.

searverb

Sear the steak for a minute on each side before roasting.

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blind tastingnoun

In a blind tasting, experts chose the cheaper wine over the prestigious label.

delectableadjective

The pastries were absolutely delectable.

insipidadjective

The soup was thin and insipid.

tasting menunoun

The restaurant offers an eight-course tasting menu paired with regional wines.

Frequently asked

How many English words does the “Food” topic cover?

130 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 33, A2 — 37, B1 — 30, B2 — 15, C1 — 11, C2 — 4.

Which “Food” words should I learn first?

With the A1 list: apple, banana, bread, breakfast, butter, cake, cheese, chicken, coffee, dinner. The full level is on this page.

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