Everyday English (Unit 8) · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

a liquid used to wash one's hair

"He bought shampoo for his oily hair."

"The shampoo smelled like coconuts and it left her hair feeling soft and looking shiny after every wash."

the money that most countries in Europe use

"Italy uses the euro as its currency."

"She decided to convert all her savings into euros before traveling to several different European countries last summer."

a drink made from espresso with steamed milk on top

"The latte is smooth."

"She ordered a latte with extra foam at the café."

a hot drink, made by mixing cocoa powder with water or milk

"I drank hot chocolate at school."

"The children drank warm hot chocolate with marshmallows after playing in the snow all morning."

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

"I ate a sandwich at lunch."

"He made a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch by buttering two slices of bread and placing a slice of cheddar cheese between them before cooking it in a hot pan."

a curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast

"I ate a buttery croissant for breakfast."

"She bought a warm butter croissant from the bakery and ate it while walking to work in the morning."

a cold sauce made from tomatoes, which has a thick texture and is served with some food

"Ketchup is sweet."

"The child dipped his french fries in ketchup and ate them happily while his parents talked at the table."

to sit down or assume a sitting position

"Please take a seat and wait."

"Please come inside the living room and feel free to take a comfortable seat."

a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

"Buy papers at the newsagent."

"He buys a newspaper at the local newsagent and also picks up a lottery ticket."

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

"We drank coffee at nice cafe."

"She works from the local cafe every morning ordering a latte and using their wifi because her apartment internet connection is unreliable."

a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

"The supermarket opens early."

"I bought fruit at the supermarket after work."

someone who cuts up and sells meat as a job

"The butcher sliced meat."

"The butcher recommended a dry aged steak for the special occasion explaining that the aging process intensifies flavor and improves tenderness significantly."

a category or group of things that share similar characteristics or properties

"What sort of music do you like?"

"What sort of music did you listen to when you were in high school?"

in addition to what is already mentioned or known

"What else is there?"

"Besides the main course, what else did you order for your meal at the fancy restaurant?"

the act of buying goods from stores

"Shopping can be relaxing."

"Online shopping has become incredibly convenient but it also makes it harder to control impulsive purchases."

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

"The packet is sealed."

"The instruction packet included diagrams written in six different languages making it easy for international customers to assemble the furniture correctly."

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

"The battery died."

"A fresh battery is required to power the remote-controlled drone for its extended flight."

a very young child

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib."

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib and her mother checks on her every few hours."

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

"The pen is blue."

"The teacher handed out blue pens to the students because the test had to be completed in blue ink rather than pencil or any other color."

below average in physical size

"The mouse is small."

"The small coffee shop on the corner serves the best espresso in the entire neighborhood according to local residents."

above average in amount or size

"The elephant is large."

"The new apartment is large enough to host a party for all of our friends and family this weekend."

providing pleasure and enjoyment

"She is a nice person."

"The nice waitress brought extra napkins and refilled their drinks without being asked and they left her a generous tip at the end."

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

"He gives his mother a present for her birthday."

"He gives his mother a present for her birthday and she cries tears of joy when she opens the box."

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

"Do not spend too much money."

"How much money did you spend on groceries this month because my budget is very tight right now."

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

"I drank tea from a cup."

"She drank three cups of coffee before noon because she had not slept well the night before and needed the caffeine to stay awake during her morning classes."

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

"The egg cracked on the floor."

"I boiled an egg for breakfast this morning."

a type of sweet dessert made from soft cheese on a cake or biscuit base

"The cheesecake was rich."

"We shared a slice of cheesecake after dinner."

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

"The toast is warm."

"He made a simple breakfast of toast with butter and strawberry jam and a cup of coffee."

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

"She drank tea after dinner."

"The English tourists enjoyed a cup of hot tea with milk and sugar while sitting in a small cafe and watching the rain fall on the cobblestone street outside."

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

"The honey is sweet."

"He put honey on the toast."

to take something from someone so that they no longer have it

"Take away these empty plates."

"The waiter came to take away our empty plates after we had finished eating our dinner."

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

"What is the size of the dress you want to buy?"

"The enormous size of the new stadium can hold up to eighty thousand excited football fans."

a means that is used for the purpose of communicating or expressing something

"TV is a medium."

"Social media has become a powerful medium for political discourse and public opinion."

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

"The street is busy."

"Children play on the street after school."

used to indicate a large number of people or things

"Many people came to the party."

"Many people came to the concert despite the bad weather and heavy rain."

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

"All children like ice cream."

"All of the children were playing outside in the park when it started to rain."

to a necessary amount

"We have enough food."

"We have enough food for everyone so please do not worry about running out."

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

"The soup is too hot to eat."

"The soup is too hot to eat right now so let it cool down for a few minutes before serving."