Talking about Food and Drinks: English Vocabulary List

the amount of food that remains uneaten after a meal and is typically saved for later consumption

"We ate the leftovers from last night's dinner."

"We ate the leftovers from yesterday's dinner for lunch because we didn't want to waste any good food."

the feeling of wanting food

"I worked up a huge appetite after the long hike."

"My appetite for delicious food grows stronger with every meal I eat."

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 plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

"She used a herb."

"The chef carefully selected fresh herbs from the garden to add a fragrant and flavorful dimension to the dish."

a place where bread and cakes are made and often sold

"He went to bakery."

"The aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafted from the local bakery, enticing customers inside."

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

"We had cake for dessert."

"For dessert we had chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries on top."

a substance present in coffee or tea that makes one's brain more active

"Too much caffeine can make you feel jittery."

"The half-life of caffeine in the human body is typically around five hours"

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

"Use fine flour."

"All-purpose flour is a versatile wheat flour with a medium protein content"

(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

"Spinach is nutritious."

"The nutritious salad was packed with spinach kale quinoa and fresh vegetables that provided many essential vitamins and minerals for her body."

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

"The banana is ripe."

"The ripe banana was covered in brown spots but it was actually sweeter and softer than the yellow ones."

not ready to be harvested or consumed yet

"The mango is unripe."

"The unripe mango was hard and sour so she left it on the counter for a few more days to ripen."

(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell

"The food was seasoned."

"The seasoned steak, infused with garlic and rosemary, offered a rich and complex flavor profile that delighted the palate."

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

"The soup is homemade."

"The homemade cookies tasted much better than the store bought ones because they were made with love and real butter."

safe or suitable for consumption as food

"The mushroom is edible."

"The mushrooms looked edible but she was not completely sure so she decided not to eat them just in case."

(of food) easy to chew or cut

"The steak is tender."

"The tender steak melted in her mouth and she closed her eyes to savor the delicious flavor of the grilled meat."

(of an opinion or belief) held in a way that is firm and determined

"Her belief is strong."

"She holds a strong conviction that everyone deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their background."