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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
[noun]

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

Ex: At the family gathering , everyone contributed a dish for afters.
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antipasto
[noun]

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

Ex: Before the main course arrived , the waiter presented a antipasto selection , enticing diners with its variety of flavors and textures .
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appetizer
[noun]

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

Ex: Before the main course , we enjoyed a appetizer of vegetable spring rolls with a tangy dipping sauce .
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dessert
[noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

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entremets
[noun]

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

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leftovers
[noun]

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

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the main dish of a meal

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portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She was given portion of soup to taste before deciding on the full order .
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side dish
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant offers side dishes, including coleslaw and fries .
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a small dish which is served separately from the main course

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starter
[noun]

a small dish served before the main course

Ex: The menu included a soup of the day as starter, which was a perfect way to begin the meal .
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sweet
[noun]

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

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alfresco
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She hosted alfresco brunch in her garden , complete with fresh flowers and pastries .
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hearty
[Adjective]

providing essential nutrients

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light
[Adjective]

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

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substantial
[Adjective]

containing a significant amount of nourishment

Ex: The stew was made with substantial blend of beans and meats , offering both rich flavor and considerable nourishment .
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