A1 Level Wordlist - Food and Ingredients

Here you will learn some basic English words for foods and ingredients, such as "meat", "fruit", and "cheese", prepared for A1 learners.

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A1 Level Wordlist
food [noun]

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

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
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 .
fish [noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: She grilled the fish to perfection , sprinkling it with herbs and lemon for a fresh and zesty flavor .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

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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 .
cucumber [noun]

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

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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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
orange [noun]

a fruit that is juicy and round and has thick skin

Ex: The market had ripe oranges with bright orange peels .
grape [noun]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

Ex: I ate a handful of sweet grapes for a refreshing snack .
banana [noun]

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

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me .
peach [noun]

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

Ex: Peaches are packed with antioxidants that help protect your body against harmful free radicals .
lemon [noun]

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

Ex: He made a pitcher of homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemons .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
cream [noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: The chef drizzled cream over the warm apple pie .