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alcoholic ·adjective

Definition: containing alcohol Level: B1

b

bacon ·noun

Definition: meat from a pig cut into long thin slices Level: B1

b

baker ·noun

Definition: someone who makes and sells bread, cakes, etc. Level: B1

b

barbecue ·verb

Definition: to cook food on a barbecue Level: B1

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barbecued ·adjective

Definition: cooked on a barbecue Level: B1

b

beef ·noun

Definition: the meat of a cow Level: B1

b

bite ·verb

Definition: to cut something using your teeth Level: B1

b

bitter ·adjective (TASTE)

Definition: with an unpleasantly sharp taste Level: B1

b

boil ·verb (COOK)

Definition: to cook food in water that is boiling Level: B1

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boiled ·adjective

Definition: cooked in water that is boiling Level: B1

b

broccoli ·noun

Definition: a green vegetable with a thick stem Level: B1

b

burn ·verb (COOK TOO LONG)

Definition: If you burn something that you are cooking, you cook it too much and if something you are cooking burns, it cooks too much. Level: B1

b

butcher ·noun

Definition: a person who sells meat in a store Level: B1

c

cabbage ·noun

Definition: a large round vegetable with green, white or purple leaves, which can be eaten cooked or raw Level: B1

C

Cheers! ·exclamation

Definition: a friendly expression said just before you drink an alcoholic drink Level: B1

c

chewing gum ·noun

Definition: a soft, flavored substance that you chew but do not swallow Level: B1

c

coconut ·noun

Definition: a very large nut with a hard, hairy shell, a white part that you eat, and liquid in the center Level: B1

c

cod ·noun

Definition: a large sea fish that can be eaten Level: B1

c

corn ·noun

Definition: a tall plant with yellow seeds that are eaten as food Level: B1

c

crop ·noun

Definition: a plant such as a grain, fruit or vegetable that is grown in large amounts, or the amount of plants of a particular type that are produced at one time Level: B1

c

cucumber ·noun

Definition: a long, green vegetable that you eat raw in salads Level: B1

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delicious ·adjective

Definition: having a very pleasant taste or smell Level: B1

d

diet ·noun (USUAL FOOD)

Definition: the type of food that someone usually eats Level: B1

d

dishwasher ·noun

Definition: a machine that washes dirty plates, cups, forks, etc. Level: B1

f

feed ·verb (GIVE FOOD)

Definition: to give food to a person, group or animal Level: B1

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flavor ·noun (TASTE)

Definition: the way a food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself Level: B1

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flour ·noun

Definition: powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. Level: B1

f

freeze ·verb (FOOD)

Definition: to make food last a long time by making it very cold and hard Level: B1

f

freezer ·noun

Definition: a large container operated by electricity in which food can be frozen and stored Level: B1

f

fridge ·noun

Definition: a refrigerator Level: B1

f

frozen ·adjective (FOOD)

Definition: Frozen food has been made so that it will last a long time by freezing. Level: B1

f

fry ·verb

Definition: to cook food in hot oil or fat, or to be cooked in hot oil or fat Level: B1

f

frying pan ·noun

Definition: a flat, metal pan with a long handle that is used for frying food Level: B1

g

grill ·verb

Definition: to cook food on a grill Level: B1

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grill ·noun

Definition: a piece of equipment with a frame of metal bars for cooking food, usually over a fire Level: B1

g

groceries ·noun

Definition: food and other things you buy in a food store Level: B1

h

herb ·noun

Definition: a plant that is used in cooking to add flavor to food or is used in medicines Level: B1

h

hot ·adjective (SPICY)

Definition: Hot food contains strong spices that cause a burning feeling in your mouth. Level: B1

h

hunger ·noun (NEED FOR FOOD)

Definition: the feeling you have when you need to eat or have not eaten enough Level: B1

i

ingredient ·noun (FOOD)

Definition: a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Level: B1

k

kettle ·noun

Definition: a covered container used for boiling water that has a handle and an opening for pouring Level: B1

l

lamb ·noun

Definition: a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat Level: B1

l

lettuce ·noun

Definition: a plant with large green leaves, eaten raw in salads Level: B1

o

olive ·noun

Definition: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil Level: B1

o

oven ·noun

Definition: a boxlike part of a stove or separate device with a door, which is used to cook food Level: B1

p

pan ·noun (COOKING CONTAINER)

Definition: a round, metal container with a handle and usually a lid, that is used for cooking food Level: B1

p

pea ·noun

Definition: a round green seed, several of which grow in a pod, eaten as a vegetable Level: B1

p

peach ·noun

Definition: a round fruit with sweet yellow flesh that has a lot of juice, a slightly furry red and yellow skin and a large seed in its center Level: B1

p

peanut ·noun

Definition: an oval-shaped nut with a thin brown shell Level: B1

p

pepper ·noun (VEGETABLE)

Definition: a hollow green, red or yellow vegetable that tastes mild or a similar vegetable that tastes hot Level: B1

p

pie ·noun

Definition: a type of food made with meat, vegetables, or fruit covered in pastry and baked Level: B1

p

pineapple ·noun

Definition: a large fruit with thick skin and sharp leaves sticking out of the top which is sweet and yellow inside Level: B1

p

pork ·noun

Definition: meat from a pig Level: B1

p

pot ·noun

Definition: a round container, usually used for storing things or for cooking Level: B1

r

raw ·adjective (NOT COOKED)

Definition: not cooked Level: B1

r

recipe ·noun

Definition: a list of foods and a set of instructions telling you how to cook something Level: B1

r

refreshments ·noun

Definition: food and drinks that are available at a meeting, event, on a trip, etc. Level: B1

r

roll ·noun (BREAD)

Definition: a small loaf of bread for one person Level: B1

s

salmon ·noun

Definition: a large, silver fish, or the pink meat of this fish Level: B1

s

saucer ·noun

Definition: a small plate that you put under a cup Level: B1

s

self-service ·adjective

Definition: A self-service business or service is one in which you serve yourself and are not served by the people who work there. Level: B1

s

sour ·adjective

Definition: having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste or smell, like a lemon, and not sweet Level: B1

s

spice ·noun (FOOD)

Definition: a substance made from a plant, which is used to give a special taste to food Level: B1

s

spicy ·adjective

Definition: containing spices that have strong flavor and are hot to the taste Level: B1

s

spinach ·noun

Definition: a vegetable with large, dark green leaves and a strong taste Level: B1

s

stir ·verb (MIX)

Definition: to mix food or liquid by moving a spoon around and around in it Level: B1

s

strawberry ·noun

Definition: a small, red fruit with a green leaf at the top and small, brown seeds on its surface Level: B1

t

takeout ·noun

Definition: a meal that you buy in a restaurant or store but eat at home, or a restaurant or store that sells this type of meal Level: B1

t

taste ·noun (FLAVOR)

Definition: the flavor of a particular food in your mouth Level: B1

t

taste ·verb (FOOD/DRINK)

Definition: to put food or drink in your mouth to find out what flavor it has Level: B1

t

tasty ·adjective

Definition: Food which is tasty has a good flavor and is nice to eat. Level: B1

t

tuna ·noun

Definition: a large sea fish, or the meat from this fish Level: B1

t

turkey ·noun

Definition: a bird that looks like a large chicken, or the meat of this bird Level: B1

v

vegetarian ·noun

Definition: someone who does not eat meat or fish Level: B1

v

vegetarian ·adjective

Definition: not eating, containing, or using meat or fish Level: B1