Meat and Dairy: English Vocabulary List

thin slices of salted or smoked pork, often fried and eaten in meals

"I ate bacon."

"The bacon was crispy and made the breakfast feel more filling."

the meat such as beef and lamb that turn brown when cooked

"Red meat is popular."

"Some people limit red meat because they want to eat more lightly and maintain a healthier diet."

the meat such as chicken, rabbit, etc., that is pale in color

"White meat is lean."

"Many people choose white meat when they want a lighter meal with less fat."

meat of a young cow

"The veal was tender."

"The restaurant served veal with vegetables and a light sauce."

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

"Turkey is between Europe and Asia."

"Turkey is a transcontinental country spanning both Europe and Asia with Istanbul being the only city in the world located on two continents."

a ball of ground meat, served mostly hot in a sauce

"The meatball is hot."

"She made homemade meatballs using a mixture of beef pork and fresh herbs serving them with spaghetti and a rich tomato sauce for dinner."

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

"The restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood."

"A seafood tower is a lavish display of oysters, shrimp, crab, and lobster served on ice."

a type of hard cheese with many holes

"Cheese with holes."

"We put Swiss cheese in the sandwich because its flavor is soft and easy to enjoy."

any type of cheese containing blue lines or mold

"Cheese with blue."

"Some people love blue cheese because its flavor is bold and distinctive."

a type of hard yellow cheese from Cheddar, England

"Yellow hard cheese."

"We used Cheddar in the omelet to give it a richer taste."

a type of smooth soft cheese that is made from whole milk and cream

"Smooth soft cheese."

"She spread cream cheese on the bagel before adding fruit."

a yellow, round cheese from the Netherlands

"Yellow round cheese."

"We bought Gouda for the snack board and served it with crackers."

the yellow part of an egg that is surrounded by a liquid

"Yellow egg part."

"The bright yellow yolk of the egg broke when she cracked it into the hot frying pan."

meat from the wing of a duck, chicken, etc., eaten as food

"I ate a chicken wing."

"The crispy fried wing was a delicious starter at the restaurant."

meat of a turkey, eaten as food, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas

"We roasted turkey for dinner."

"A succulent roasted turkey is the centerpiece of any traditional holiday feast."

a piece of meat with one or more rib bones

"I want a rib."

"The barbecue restaurant is famous for its tender, slow-cooked pork rib that falls off the bone."

meat from a rabbit, eaten as food

"He likes rabbit stew."

"The hunter prepared a hearty rabbit stew using ingredients from his recent excursion."

edible flesh of aquatic invertebrates that have a shell, especially mollusks or crustaceans

"She ate shellfish."

"The seafood platter featured an assortment of delectable shellfish, including oysters and mussels."

the meat of a lobster as food

"The lobster was good."

"The succulent lobster, steamed to perfection, was the highlight of the celebratory meal."

cow's meat that has been finely chopped or ground using a machine or grinder

"He ate a hamburger."

"The gourmet hamburger, made with premium ground beef, was served on a toasted brioche bun."

the meat of a crab that can be eaten

"We ate crab."

"The seafood restaurant served a delicious crab salad with fresh avocado and a light citrus dressing."

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

"The oyster was fresh."

"He tried an oyster for the first time at the seafood market."

a large cut of meat from the area where two or more bones meet, typically including a part of the bone

"A large meat joint."

"For Sunday dinner, we roasted a large beef joint seasoned with herbs and garlic until tender."

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

"Smoked ham is delicious."

"He carved thin slices of ham from the bone placing them on fresh bread with mustard and pickles to make a delicious sandwich for lunch."

the soft part of the body of an animal, between the skin and bones

"The soft animal flesh."

"The vulture fed on the flesh of the dead animal playing an important role in the ecosystem by cleaning up carcasses and preventing disease spread."

meat of a duck, eaten as food

"Roast duck meat."

"The Peking duck, with its crispy skin and succulent meat, is a highly prized dish in Chinese cuisine."

a piece of meat cut from the body of an animal

"A beef cut."

"The butcher offered a prime cut of beef, perfect for grilling and enjoying at our summer barbecue."

meat cut from the front part of the body of a bird

"Chicken breast meat."

"Chicken breast is leaner than dark meat making it a popular choice for athletes and people who are trying to reduce their fat intake."

meat of a goose, eaten as food

"We cooked goose."

"The rich, savory goose was a traditional dish served during the winter holidays."

a type of hard yellow cheese from Cheddar, England

"This cheese is cheddar."

"The sharp cheddar cheese added a delightful tang to the macaroni and cheese."

the liquid part of an egg that when cooked turns white

"The egg white is sticky."

"The egg white, when beaten vigorously, forms stiff peaks for a meringue."