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Food and DrinkVocabularypart of speechMeaningExample Sentenceall you can eatadjectivecustomers pay one fee and can eat as much as they wishThese are all you can eat fries, so let me know if you want more.applesnouncrisp fruit, red on the outside,white insideAn apple a day keeps the doctor away.appetizernounsmall snack before a mealWould you like some garlic bread or another appetizer to start?appetizingadjectivelooks pleasing to eatI'm afraid these pancakes don't look very appetizing.bananasnounlong, thin, yellow fruit with a peelThey fed the monkeys in the zoo bananas.beefnounmeat from a cow like steak and hamburgersI’d like the barbequed beef, please.beernounan alcoholic beverage made from grains; often yellow or brownWe ordered several pitchers of beer to drink with our pizza.beveragenoundrinkCan I bring you some beverages while you look at the menus?breadnouna baked food made from a dough of flour and water The smell of freshly baked bread drives me crazy.buffetnounself-serve tables of food that are set out for the customer to pick and choose fromThe plates and everything you need are up at the buffet.burntadjectiveovercooked to the point of turning blackThe toast is burnt around the edges.cakenouna light, fluffy dessert made from flourJoe was quite pleased that his mother made him a chocolate cake for his birthday.cheesenounmilk that has been processed so it becomes a solid yellow or white source of protein that can be eaten in sandwiches or added to many other dishesThe melted cheese on top of the pizza made my mouth water.cocktailnounan alcoholic drink Would anyone care for a cocktail on this warm sunny day?coffeenounA hot, black beverage made from beansHe won’t do anything in the morning until he’s had two cups of coffee.cornnounA vegetable with many small yellow pieces In the summer we often have fresh corn on the cob with our meals.creamernounsmall plastic container of cream for coffeeWill you need more than two creamers for your coffee?deliciousadjectivevery good tasteThe cookies were so delicious they were gone in half an hour.designated driveradjective + nounperson in a party who agrees not to consume alcohol in order to drive everyone home safelyIs there a designated driver in your party or are you taking a taxi?dessertnounsweet treat after a mealI think we're too full to have dessert tonight.doggie bagnoununfinished food that is packed up for the customer to take homeI can't finish my steak, but I'll take a doggie bag.dressingnounliquid topping for saladsWould you like Italian or French dressing?eggsnounlaid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, and fishI’ll have scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and coffee for breakfast if you don’t mind.fishnounanimals that swim in the sea, rivers, and lakesSalmon is my favorite type of fish.free refillsadjective + nounbeverages that can be filled again without any costHave all of the soda you want; it's free refills here.french friesnounlong strips of potato fried in oilMost people order french fries with their hamburgers.friedadjectivecooked in oilDon't fry the vegetables too long or they will go soggy.green beansnounlong, thin, green vegetablesI like the way that restaurant puts butter and tiny pieces of grilled onion on their green beans.grillnoun/verbcooking over iron bars that allow for oil and fat to drop downThe healthiest way to prepare meat is on a grill.happy hournounshort amount of time when alcoholic drinks are on saleWe're expecting a rush because it's almost happy hour.ice creamnouna dessert made from frozen milkCould I have a scoop of ice cream on top of my pie?last callnounthe last chance for a person to get an alcoholic drink before the establishment closesWe'll have two more screwdrivers for last call.mildadjectivenot spicyI'd like a half dozen mild chicken wings.milknouna white beverage made by cowsWhen I was a kid, I had a glass of milk with every meal.on the rockspreposition + nounon iceI'll take a whiskey on the rocks.orangesnouna juicy orange fruit with an orange peelKaren always wants the oranges turned into orange juice, but Fred prefers to peel the oranges and slowly eat each section.pancakesnouna very flat flour cake served with syrup for breakfastFor Father’s Day, Sally got up early and made her dad his favorite type of pancakes.pastanounnoodles of varying sizes and shapes that are the basic part of many Italian dishesThe Italians must have a million ways to make pasta, but Tom only orders spaghetti.pienouna dessert usually made fruit on or in a baked flour crustWe finished the meal with my mom’s famous apple pie.pizzanountomato sauce and cheese combined with pepperoni, sausage, ham and/or vegetables on a large flat bread crustShould I order a medium or large pepperoni pizza?porknounmeat from a pig like ham and baconCertain religions forbid the eating of pork.potatoesnouna vegetable that grows underground, white on the inside with a brown skinBen always wants baked potatoes with his dinner.rareadjectivecooked meat that is pink insideThis steak is too rare for me to eat.saladnounleafy green vegetables combined with tomatoes and other vegetables and a dressingSometimes the only thing I eat for lunch or dinner is a salad made from the vegetables in my garden.sandwichnounmeat or cheese placed between two slices of breadI love eating grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup on cold days.self-serveadjectivethe customers bring their own food items to the table and do not pay for serviceWe have a buffet on, so it's self-serve for lunch.side dishnounchoice of food that goes with a main mealThe two side dishes are mashed potatoes or french fries.sodanouna carbonated drink like coke, Pepsi, 7-up, etc.Dr. Pepper is my favorite soda.soupnouna warm liquid, often with vegetables in it, eaten with a spoonHis mother made him chicken noodle soup because he was sick.souradjectiveacidic or fermented tasteI think the milk has gone sour from sitting out of the fridge too long.spicyadjectivea flavor that is makes the mouth feel on fire; also called hotAny item with three chilies beside it means that the dish is very spicy.sweetadjectivetaste with a lot of sugarIf you like sweet things, you'll love our chocolate cheesecake.take-outadjective/verbfood that is packed up and eaten at homeYou can either eat in or order food to take-out.teanouna hot beverage made by boiling plant leaves in waterThe British drink more tea than Americans.to goverbto take out of the restaurantWe're just going to order a pizza to go.waternounthe clear liquid found in lakes and riversAfter our hike, I was so thirsty that I was tempted to drink the water from the stream.well-doneadjectivecooked for longer than averageThe meat was so well-done it had no flavor.winenounan alcoholic beverage made from grapesRed wine goes well with Italian food. ................
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