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Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Parts of Meals

Here you will learn some English words related to the different parts of meals such as "appetizer", "side dish", and "leftovers".

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Words Related to Eating, Drinking, and Serving
afters

a British term for dessert or a sweet course served after the main meal

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antipasto

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

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aperitif

a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

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appetizer

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

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course

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

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crudites

a selection of raw, fresh vegetables that are cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a dip, often as an appetizer or snack

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dessert

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

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entree

a small appetizer or a course that comes before the main course

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entremets

a course of sweet or savory dishes served between the main courses during a formal meal

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fixings

the extra ingredients or accompaniments served with a main dish to enhance its flavor or texture

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helping

the amount of food served to an individual at one time, typically from a larger dish or container

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hors d'oeuvre

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

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jardiniere

a dish or cooking style that involves vegetables, often cooked or garnished in a colorful and visually appealing manner

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leftovers

the amount of food that remains uneaten after a meal and is typically saved for later consumption

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macedoine

a mixture of various fruits or vegetables, typically diced and often served in a sweet syrup or dressing

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main course

the main dish of a meal

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medaillons

a small, circular or oval-shaped pieces of meat, typically cut from the fillet, and used for dishes like stews, sautés, or steaks

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portion

an amount of food served to one person

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pudding

the sweet dish that is served after the main course

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side dish

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

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side order

a small dish which is served separately from the main course

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starter

a small dish served before the main course

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sweet

a food eaten for dessert, typically characterized by its sugary nature such as cakes, cookies, or ice cream

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dish

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

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al desko

having a meal, typically lunch, at one's desk or place of work

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alfresco

(of activities, events, etc.) done or taking place in the open air or outdoors

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celebratory

relating to the food or dishes specifically chosen or prepared to mark a special occasion or event

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hearty

providing essential nutrients

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heavy

describing a meal that is large

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light

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

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on the side

as an accompaniment to the main dish

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substantial

containing a significant amount of nourishment

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