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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
afters
[noun]

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

Ex: We decided to have ice cream for afters after finishing our dinner. 
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antipasto
antipasto
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant served a delightful antipasto platter, featuring an array of cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables. 
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aperitif
aperitif
[noun]

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

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appetizer
appetizer
[noun]

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

Ex: We started our meal with a delicious appetizer of bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. 
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course
course
[noun]

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

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crudites
crudites
[noun]

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
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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entree
entree
[noun]

a small dish or appetizer served before the main course

Ex: They served shrimp cocktail as the entrée before dinner. 
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entremets
entremets
[noun]

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

Ex: For the formal dinner, the chef prepared a series of exquisite entremets, each designed to be a palate cleanser before the next course. 
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fixings
fixings
[noun]

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

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helping
helping
[noun]

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
leftovers
[noun]

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

Ex: He made a delicious soup using the leftovers from last night's roast chicken. 
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macedoine
macedoine
[noun]

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

Ex: For the main course, they served grilled salmon with a side of asparagus and quinoa. 
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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
portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner. 
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pudding
pudding
[noun]

the dessert course at the end of a meal

Ex: The pudding was served after the main course. 
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side dish
side dish
[noun]

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

Ex: She ordered a salad as a side dish with her steak. 
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side order

a small dish which is served separately from the main course

Ex: She added a side order of fries to her burger meal. 
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starter
starter
[noun]

a small dish served before the main course

Ex: The restaurant offers a delicious shrimp cocktail as a popular starter for seafood lovers. 
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sweet
sweet
[noun]

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

Ex: For dessert, they had a selection of sweets, including chocolate cake and cookies. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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al desko
al desko
[Adverb]

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

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alfresco
alfresco
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We enjoyed an alfresco picnic in the park on a sunny afternoon. 
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celebratory
celebratory
[Adjective]

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

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hearty
hearty
[Adjective]

providing essential nutrients

Ex: After a long day of hiking, they enjoyed a hearty stew that was both warming and filling. 
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

(of food) dense and likely to cause digestive discomfort

Ex: The cake was rich and heavy. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She chose a light dessert to complement her meal, avoiding heavy sweets. 
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on the side
on the side
[phrase]

as an accompaniment to the main dish

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substantial
substantial
[Adjective]

containing a significant amount of nourishment

Ex: The meal was substantial, with a variety of dishes that provided a balanced and nourishing diet. 
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