Eating and Drinking: English Vocabulary List

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

"He munched on popcorn during the movie."

"The children sat on the couch and continued to munch on popcorn while watching their favorite cartoon movie on television for hours."

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

"Savor every bite of the delicious cake."

"You should take your time to savor each bite of the delicious meal instead of eating everything too quickly without enjoying it."

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

"The king feasted on roasted meat."

"The entire family gathered around the large dinner table to feast on turkey and pie during the Thanksgiving holiday celebration."

to consume a drink or liquid food

"They sup together every evening."

"They would often sup on simple bread and cheese in the evening after working all day in the fields."

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

"Do not slurp your soup loudly."

"It is considered rude to slurp your soup loudly in many cultures but in some places it is actually a compliment."

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

"Eat well to nourish your body."

"A balanced diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables will nourish your body and help you stay healthy and strong."

to chew on something persistently

"The dog gnawed on a bone."

"The little mouse began to gnaw on the wooden leg of the table to sharpen its teeth before finding food."

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

"Let's grab a bite to eat."

"Let us grab a bite to eat before the movie starts because I am really hungry."

to eat or drink something

"Consume less sugar for better health."

"It is important to consume enough water every day to keep your body hydrated and your organs functioning properly at all times."

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

"The hungry boy devoured his meal."

"The hungry dog managed to devour an entire bowl of food in less than thirty seconds without even chewing properly."

to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

"We ingest the medicine."

"It is important to ingest sufficient vitamins and minerals for overall health and well-being."

to eat small amounts of food often

"The rabbit nibbled on a carrot."

"The rabbit sat quietly in the grass and began to nibble on a small piece of fresh lettuce with its tiny teeth."

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

"You can sample the cheese before buying."

"The customers were invited to sample several different kinds of cheese before deciding which one they wanted to buy from the store."

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

"I had a snack."

"A healthy snack like an apple or a handful of nuts can give you energy between meals."

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

"She indulges in chocolate occasionally."

"On her birthday she decided to indulge in a large piece of chocolate cake even though she was on a strict diet."

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

"He gobbled down his breakfast quickly."

"The hungry children gobbled down their entire dinner in just a few minutes because they wanted to go outside and play."

to satisfy one's thirst

"Drink water to quench your thirst."

"After running for an hour he drank a large glass of cold water to quench his intense thirst on the hot day."