English File - Elementary - Lesson 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 9A in the English File Elementary coursebook, such as "bread", "cheese", "tea", etc.

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English File - Elementary

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of warm oatmeal topped with sliced bananas for breakfast .
bread [noun]

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

Ex: The bakery offers a variety of breads , including sourdough and whole wheat .
butter [noun]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Ex: He melted butter in a saucepan to make a savory garlic butter sauce .
cereal [noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

Ex:
cheese [noun]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Ex: Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over pasta dishes adds a savory touch .
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
egg [noun]

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

Ex: I love having a sunny-side-up egg on my avocado toast .
jam [noun]

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

Ex: Let 's make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with lots of jam .

a liquid beverage made from the extraction of juice from oranges, often consumed as a refreshing drink

Ex: They served orange juice alongside coffee at the brunch buffet .
milk [noun]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

Ex: Milk is a good source of calcium , which helps in building strong bones and teeth .
sugar [noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar .
tea [noun]

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

Ex:
toast [noun]

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

Ex: He had toast with cream cheese and smoked salmon .
lunch [noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey wrap , carrot sticks , and a yogurt cup for a balanced lunch .
dinner [noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .
fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
salmon [noun]

a silver-colored fish often found in both freshwater and saltwater environments

Ex:
tuna [noun]

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

Ex: Canned tuna is a convenient option for quick meals , whether in sandwiches or pasta dishes .
herb [noun]

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

Ex: Rosemary is a versatile herb that adds wonderful flavor to roasted meats .
meat [noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex:
sausage [noun]

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

Ex: I love the taste of smoked sausage in a stew .
steak [noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: The butcher recommended a thick-cut steak for the barbecue , ensuring it stayed juicy and flavorful .
ham [noun]

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

Ex: She prepared a glazed ham for the holiday feast , baking it with a sweet and savory glaze until golden brown .

an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

Ex: She drizzled olive oil over the salad .
pasta [noun]

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

Ex: He prefers whole grain pasta because it adds more fiber and nutrients to his meals .
rice [noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

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salad [noun]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

Ex:
seafood [noun]

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

Ex: He 's on a seafood diet , preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors .
spice [noun]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

Ex: The dish lacked spice , so I added some turmeric and curry .

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .
carrot [noun]

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

Ex: The children snacked on carrot chips instead of potato chips .
chips [noun]

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

Ex: He grabbed a handful of chips from the party snack table .
lettuce [noun]

the leaves of the plant lettuce that are used in salads

mushroom [noun]

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

Ex: I love grilled mushrooms with my steak .
onion [noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: She reached for the onion in the pantry and noticed it was sprouting , so she decided to plant it in her garden .
pea [noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She prepared a delicious pea and mint salad for the family picnic .
pepper [noun]

a powder made from dried peppercorn that is added to food to make it spicy

Ex: She made a colorful pepper and cheese omelet for breakfast .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
tomato [noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado , cilantro , and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa .
fruit [noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: I bought a variety of fresh fruits from the grocery store .
apple [noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: I placed the shiny red apple in the basket .
banana [noun]

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me .
orange [adjective]

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

Ex: She has an orange cat .

a sweet large and tropical fruit that has brown skin, pointy leaves, and yellow flesh which is very juicy

Ex:

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

Ex:
dessert [noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: They shared a fruit tart for dessert after dinner .
cake [noun]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

Ex:

a type of dish consisting of a mixture of chopped fruits

Ex: He drizzled honey and lime juice over the fruit salad to enhance its sweetness and add a zesty flavor .

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

Ex: She ordered a banana split with three different flavors of ice cream .
snack [noun]

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

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack , but they are n't very healthy .
biscuit [noun]

a soft cake that is small and round

Ex: He added chocolate chips to the biscuit dough for a delightful twist on the classic recipe .

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: For Valentine 's Day , he gifted her a box of assorted chocolates .
crisp [noun]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: He enjoyed the satisfying crunch of the homemade crisps .
nut [noun]

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

Ex: She sprinkled chopped almonds , a healthy nut , over her morning oatmeal .
sandwich [noun]

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

Ex: My friend prefers a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts .
sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .
food [noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
to drink [verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .
pizza [noun]

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

Ex:

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

Ex: The grocery store offered a variety of brands of mineral water , ranging from still to sparkling .