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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
breakfast
breakfast
[noun]

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

Ex: Breakfast plays an important role as it provides the body with the necessary energy and nutrients to start the day. 
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bread
bread
[noun]

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

Ex: I toasted a slice of bread and spread peanut butter on it for breakfast. 
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butter
butter
[noun]

a soft yellow food made from cream, used for spreading on bread and in cooking

Ex: She spread butter on a slice of toast. 
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cereal
cereal
[noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys having a bowl of cereal with milk and fresh fruit for breakfast every morning. 
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

a food made from milk that has been separated into solid curds and prepared in various ways

Ex: Emma put some cheese in her sandwich. 
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coffee
coffee
[noun]

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

Ex: He savored the aroma of freshly brewed coffee before taking his first sip. 
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egg
egg
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter? 
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jam
jam
[noun]

a thick sweet food made by cooking fruit with sugar

Ex: Emma spread strawberry jam on her toast. 
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orange juice

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

Ex: She drank a glass of orange juice every morning with her breakfast. 
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milk
milk
[noun]

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

Ex: Consuming milk can help maintain healthy skin due to the presence of vitamin A. 
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sugar
sugar
[noun]

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

Ex: A drizzle of sugar syrup over pancakes or waffles adds a delightful sweetness to breakfast. 
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tea
tea
[noun]

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

Ex: He added a splash of milk to his black tea for a creamy and smooth taste. 
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toast
toast
[noun]

bread that has been browned and made crisp by heating

Ex: Emma spread butter and strawberry jam on her toast. 
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lunch
lunch
[noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: I made a Greek salad with feta cheese and olives for a healthy and flavorful lunch. 
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dinner
dinner
[noun]

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

Ex: For dinner, I cooked a delicious chicken stir-fry with vegetables. 
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fish
fish
[noun]

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

Ex: My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish. 
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salmon
salmon
[noun]

a large silvery fish that typically lives in the sea and migrates into fresh water to reproduce

Ex: Salmon return to rivers to lay their eggs. 
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tuna
tuna
[noun]

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

Ex: She prepared a delicious salad topped with grilled tuna and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. 
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herb
herb
[noun]

a plant whose leaves, seeds, or other parts are used for flavoring food, medicine, or fragrance

Ex: Basil is a popular herb in Italian cooking. 
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meat
meat
[noun]

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

Ex: Grilled chicken breast is a lean and flavorful meat option for a healthy dinner. 
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

the meat of a chicken eaten as food

Ex: Daniel ordered grilled chicken with rice. 
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sausage
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: He enjoys a sausage sandwich for his lunch. 
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steak
steak
[noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: She seasoned the steak with salt and pepper before grilling it to perfection on the barbecue. 
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ham
ham
[noun]

meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg, especially when cured by salting or smoking

Ex: Emma made a ham sandwich for lunch. 
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olive oil
olive oil
[noun]

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

Ex: As the sun set, the family gathered around the table to enjoy a fresh salad drizzled with olive oil. 
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pasta
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: She cooked a delicious pasta dish with marinara sauce and fresh basil for dinner. 
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rice
rice
[noun]

the small edible grains of a cereal plant that are cooked and eaten as food

Ex: Emma cooked rice to serve with the chicken. 
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salad
salad
[noun]

a cold dish made mainly from raw or cooked vegetables, often mixed with a dressing and sometimes other ingredients

Ex: Sarah made a fresh salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. 
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seafood
seafood
[noun]

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

Ex: She's a seafood aficionado, specializing in preparing sushi and sashimi at home. 
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spice
spice
[noun]

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

Ex: Cinnamon is a versatile spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

a plant or edible part of a plant that is eaten as food

Ex: Emma chopped the vegetables for the soup. 
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carrot
carrot
[noun]

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

Ex: He pretended the carrot was a microphone and sang a silly song in front of the mirror. 
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chips
chips
[noun]

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

Ex: She opened a bag of chips to go with her sandwich at lunch. 
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French fries

long thin pieces of potato cooked in hot oil

Ex: At the restaurant, they serve French fries with a special dipping sauce. 
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lettuce
lettuce
[noun]

the leaves of the plant lettuce that are used in salads

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mushroom
mushroom
[noun]

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

Ex: He likes his sandwich with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mushrooms. 
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onion
onion
[noun]

a round, layered vegetable with a strong smell and flavor, formed from the bulb of an onion plant

Ex: She chopped an onion for the soup. 
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pea
pea
[noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: He carefully harvested the ripe peas, ensuring not to damage the delicate pods. 
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pepper
pepper
[noun]

a hot-tasting spice made from dried and ground peppercorns

Ex: Add a little salt and pepper to the soup. 
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potato
potato
[noun]

the starchy edible tuber of a plant, commonly cooked and eaten as a vegetable

Ex: Emma peeled three potatoes for dinner. 
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tomato
tomato
[noun]

a soft, juicy fruit, usually red when ripe, that is eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable

Ex: Emma sliced a tomato for her sandwich. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

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

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie. 
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apple
apple
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you please pass me that shiny red apple? 
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banana
banana
[noun]

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

Ex: Bananas are my go-to ingredient for making a creamy and delicious smoothie in the morning. 
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orange
orange
[Adjective]

having a color between red and yellow

Ex: Emma wore an orange jacket to the game. 
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pineapple
pineapple
[noun]

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

Ex: Drinking pineapple juice is a tasty way to boost your immune system. 
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strawberry

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

Ex: I enjoy picking strawberries at the local farm during strawberry season. 
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dessert
dessert
[noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: He whipped up a batch of brownies as a quick dessert. 
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cake
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: He baked a gluten-free almond cake for his friend with dietary restrictions. 
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fruit salad

a type of dish consisting of a mixture of chopped fruits

Ex: She prepared a refreshing fruit salad with a colorful assortment of sliced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and grapes. 
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ice cream
ice cream
[noun]

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

Ex: I accidentally dropped my ice cream cone on the ground, and it melted. 
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snack
snack
[noun]

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

Ex: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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biscuit
biscuit
[noun]

a soft cake that is small and round

Ex: She baked a batch of warm biscuits to serve with her homemade strawberry jam. 
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chocolate
chocolate
[noun]

a sweet food made from processed cacao seeds, usually combined with sugar and other ingredients

Ex: Emma loves dark chocolate. 
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crisp
crisp
[noun]

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

Ex: She snacked on a few crisps while waiting for dinner to cook. 
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nut
nut
[noun]

a fruit or edible seed enclosed in a hard shell

Ex: Mia cracked a nut and ate the kernel inside. 
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sandwich
sandwich
[noun]

a food made by placing a filling between two slices or pieces of bread

Ex: Emma packed a turkey sandwich for lunch. 
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sweet
sweet
[Adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: He likes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries. 
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food
food
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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to drink
to drink
[Verb]

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

Ex: He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer. 
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pizza
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: I added mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers as toppings on my pizza. 
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mineral water

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

Ex: She preferred to drink mineral water for its natural purity and mineral content. 
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