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Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food - Eating

Here you will learn some English words related to eating such as "dine", "chomp", and "devour".

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Words Related to Eating, Drinking, and Serving
to eat
[Verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: The kids were so hungry after playing outside that they could n't wait to eat dinner .
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to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: The baby hesitated before finally swallowing the mashed banana .
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to have
[Verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: He had a glass of water to quench his thirst .
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to eat or drink something

Ex: In the cozy café , patrons consumed hot beverages and freshly baked pastries .
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to taste
[Verb]

to be able to recognize the flavor of something by eating or drinking it

Ex: If you try this exotic fruit , you will taste a unique combination of flavors .
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to touch
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to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something

Ex: As a sign of appreciation , he would touch each dish on the tasting menu .
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to try
[Verb]

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

Ex: She tried the new workout routine and found it challenging .
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to take
[Verb]

to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting

Ex: The recovering addict struggled not to take any illicit substances during the rehabilitation process .
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to ingest
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to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

Ex: During the experiment , participants ingested a controlled amount of the test substance to measure its effects .
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the act of eating, drinking, or utilizing edible items for sustenance or pleasure

Ex: The event had delicious gourmet food for everyone 's consumption.
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to dine
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to have dinner

Ex: Last night , they dined at a fancy restaurant to celebrate their achievements .
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to have a meal, typically at home or in a specified location, rather than going out to eat at a restaurant

Ex: Rainy evenings are perfect for lighting candles and dining in with comfort food.
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to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

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to eat in
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to have a meal at home, in contrast to eating at a restaurant or ordering takeout

Ex: She planned to eat in for the week to save money and explore new recipes .
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to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

Ex: When traveling , it 's common for tourists to eat out and experience local cuisine .
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to eat until one is completely satisfied

Ex: Do n't fill up on appetizers ; the main course is going to be fantastic .
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to finish
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to complete the entire portion of a meal

Ex: We encouraged everyone to finish their dinner as there were delicious desserts waiting .
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to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink

Ex: She had to chew her food thoroughly to ensure it would get down smoothly .
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to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

Ex: We indulged in a weekend getaway to the beach to escape the stresses of everyday life .
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to nosh
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to eat snacks or light meals

Ex: The evening gathering included a spread of tapas for guests to nosh on while socializing .
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to lunch
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to eat lunch, particularly at a restaurant

Ex: He invited his client to lunch at a high-end café.
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to have a meal early in the morning

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to participate in consuming food

Ex: As the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, the bakery patrons eagerly partook in the tempting treats.
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to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .
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to sup
[Verb]

to consume a drink or liquid food

Ex: The artist takes breaks from painting to sup on a refreshing fruit smoothie .
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to bite
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to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .
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to bolt
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to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly

Ex: Faced with a tight schedule , the athlete had to bolt a protein bar before the race .
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bon appetit
[interjection]

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Ex: Entering the café, the customer noticed a sign that read, "Daily Specials: Bon appétit!"
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to champ
[Verb]

to chew energetically or noisily

Ex: He champed his gum loudly , annoying those around him .
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to eat or swallow something with difficulty or reluctance

Ex: The challenge was to choke down the spicy dish without water .
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to chomp
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to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

Ex: When the crunchy chips were brought out at the party , guests began to chomp them while engaging in conversation .
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to chew
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to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

Ex: She has already chewed the pencil out of nervousness .
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to crunch
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to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

Ex: She crunched the popcorn while watching the show .
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to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all

Ex: Despite the large portion , he was able to demolish the burger .
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to devour
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to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

Ex: In the bustling food market , visitors eagerly devour street food from various vendors .
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to diet
[Verb]

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

Ex: They both decided to diet together , supporting each other through the process .
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to dig in
[Verb]

to start eating with enthusiasm

Ex: The family gathered around the table and dug in together .
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to down
[Verb]

to rapidly and completely consume food

Ex: He downed three burgers at lunch .
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to eat up
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to consume completely, especially in reference to food

Ex: The aroma of the freshly baked pie encouraged everyone to gather and eat up the tasty dessert.
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to gobble
[Verb]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .
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to gulp
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to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Ex: Trying not to be late , he had to quickly gulp down his breakfast .
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to guzzle
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to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

Ex: The crowd started to guzzle cold beer as they enjoyed the live music .
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to lick
[Verb]

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

Ex: He licked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal .
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to munch
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to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .
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to nibble
[Verb]

to eat small amounts of food often

Ex: She likes to nibble on cheese and grapes while watching TV .
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to nibble or eat small amounts of food in a hesitant or cautious manner

Ex: The cat would peck at its food , taking small bites at a time .
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to eat only a small amount of food

Ex: She 's been picking at her meals ever since she started that diet .
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to savor
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to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

Ex: He paused to savor the delicious taste of the freshly baked cookies .
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to scarf
[Verb]

to eat or drink quickly or eagerly

Ex: The children scarfed down the pizza at the birthday party .
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to snack
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to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

Ex: To curb their hunger before dinner , they snacked on hummus and vegetable sticks .
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to spoon
[Verb]

to transfer or serve food using a spoon, typically involving scooping or lifting with kitchen tools

Ex: She has carefully spooned the batter into the muffin cups several times .
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to wolf
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to eat something quickly and voraciously

Ex: The camping trip brought out the adventurer 's appetite as they set up the campfire to wolf a simple yet satisfying meal .
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to feast
[Verb]

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

Ex: Friends and family feast together during the holiday season, enjoying a variety of festive dishes.
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to binge
[Verb]

to drink or eat excessively

Ex: Some individuals may binge on fast food as a way of coping with emotional distress .
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to eat excessively, especially to the point that makes one feel sick or uncomfortable

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to gorge
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to eat greedily and in large quantities

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet , diners gorged on a variety of ocean delights .
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to consume a large quantity of food

Ex: They packed all the snacks away during the movie marathon.
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to pig
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to eat a lot and quickly, often in a greedy or indulgent way

Ex: Unable to resist the tempting aroma , they began to pig on the freshly baked cookies .
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to slurp
[Verb]

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

Ex: The comedian on stage pretended to slurp his coffee loudly for comedic effect .
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