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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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CEFR A1 Vocabulary
food
food
[noun]

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

Ex: They donated canned food to the local food bank.
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meat
meat
[noun]

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

Ex: Slow-cooked pulled pork , served with barbecue sauce , is a popular meat dish .
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fish
fish
[noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: The fish tacos were topped with tangy slaw and creamy sauce .
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: The restaurant served juicy grilled chicken burgers with all the toppings .
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant offered a vegetarian dish with a mix of seasonal vegetables.
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cucumber
cucumber
[noun]

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

Ex: You should try a Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes , feta cheese , and a tangy dressing .
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potato
potato
[noun]

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

Ex: The street vendor sold hot and crispy potato fries .
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onion
onion
[noun]

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

Ex: They pickled onions to enjoy as a tangy garnish for sandwiches and salads .
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tomato
tomato
[noun]

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

Ex: The farmers harvested the ripe tomatoes from the farm before they spoiled .
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carrot
carrot
[noun]

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

Ex: We went to the farmer 's market and bought a bunch of fresh carrots to make carrot cake .
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pepper
pepper
[noun]

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

Ex: They sprinkled crushed red pepper flakes on their pizza for a spicy kick.
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

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

Ex: Sliced watermelon is a juicy and hydrating fruit to enjoy on a hot summer day .
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apple
apple
[noun]

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

Ex: The apple tree in our backyard produces juicy fruits every year.
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orange
orange
[noun]

a fruit that is juicy and round and has thick skin

Ex: Underneath the orange tree, the leaves gently fall.
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grape
grape
[noun]

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

Ex: She packed a small bag of grapes in her lunchbox for school .
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banana
banana
[noun]

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

Ex: They froze sliced bananas and blended them into a creamy banana ice cream .
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peach
peach
[noun]

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

Ex: The pie recipe calls for fresh peaches to give it a sweet and fruity flavor .
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lemon
lemon
[noun]

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

Ex: The market had vibrant yellow lemons on display .
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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: The creamy pasta sauce was made with a combination of milk and grated cheese .
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

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

Ex: They enjoyed a slice of mozzarella cheese with their fresh tomato and basil salad .
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butter
butter
[noun]

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

Ex: The recipe called for melted butter to be drizzled over the freshly baked bread .
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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: The children enjoyed eating soft-boiled eggs with buttered toast.
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cream
cream
[noun]

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

Ex: Whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch for a slice of homemade pumpkin pie.
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