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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Eating, Drinking, and Serving Food
to eat [verb]

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

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .

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 is learning how to swallow solid foods .
to have [verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: I usually have lunch at the cafeteria near my office .

to eat or drink something

Ex: As part of the celebration , the family gathered to consume a delicious feast .
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 .
to touch [verb]

to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something

Ex: He touched the new dish cautiously , unsure if he 'd like it .
to try [verb]

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

Ex: He tried sushi for the first time and found it delicious .
to take [verb]

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

Ex: The doctor advised him to take the cough syrup every six hours until the symptoms improved .

to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

Ex: The doctor advised the patient to ingest the prescribed medication with a full glass of water .

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

Ex: Consumption of sugary snacks should be limited for dental health .
to dine [verb]

to have dinner

Ex: We often dine with friends on weekends , enjoying good food and conversation .

to have a meal, typically at home or in a specified location, rather than going out to eat at a restaurant

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to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

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

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to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

Ex: The couple enjoys exploring new cuisines and frequently chooses to eat out .

to eat until one is completely satisfied

Ex: After the long hike , we were ravenous and decided to fill up on a hearty meal .

to complete the entire portion of a meal

Ex: Despite feeling full , she could n't resist the tasty dish and decided to finish it .

to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink

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to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

Ex: They like to indulge in a luxurious spa day every once in a while to relax and unwind .
to lunch [verb]

to eat lunch, particularly at a restaurant

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to have a meal early in the morning

Ex: The hotel guests breakfasted together in the sunny dining room .

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

Ex: They polished off the entire tray of nachos while watching the game .
to sup [verb]

to consume a drink or liquid food

Ex: The child happily supped on a glass of milk while listening to bedtime stories .
to bite [verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: To catch its prey , the predator would often bite with precision .
to bolt [verb]

to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly

Ex: Noticing the approaching storm , the campers had to bolt their lunch to seek shelter quickly .
bon appetit [interjection]

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

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to champ [verb]

to chew energetically or noisily

Ex: The toddler champed happily on the soft cookie .

to eat or swallow something with difficulty or reluctance

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to chomp [verb]

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

Ex: The enthusiastic eater could n't resist the temptation to chomp the juicy watermelon slices at the summer picnic .
to chew [verb]

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

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to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

Ex: The dog crunched the biscuit eagerly .

to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all

Ex: She can demolish a plate of spaghetti effortlessly .

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

Ex: With excitement , the family sat down to devour the Thanksgiving feast they had spent hours preparing .
to diet [verb]

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

Ex: After the holidays , many people choose to diet to shed the extra pounds .

to start eating with enthusiasm

Ex: She took one look at the dessert and dug in immediately .
to down [verb]

to rapidly and completely consume food

Ex: They downed their meals before heading out to the meeting .

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

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

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to gulp [verb]

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Ex: The dog eagerly gulped the treat offered by its owner .

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

Ex: At the celebration , they began to guzzle champagne in high spirits .
to lick [verb]

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

Ex: He licked the stamp and stuck it onto the letter .
to munch [verb]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

Ex: At the campfire , we sat around munching marshmallows .

to eat small amounts of food often

Ex: He nibbled at his desk , enjoying small bites of his lunch .

to nibble or eat small amounts of food in a hesitant or cautious manner

Ex: Not feeling very hungry , she opted to peck at the snacks during the party .

to eat only a small amount of food

Ex: Despite ordering a large plate , he only picked at it and barely ate anything .
to savor [verb]

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

Ex: The food critic is savoring each bite to provide a detailed review .
to scarf [verb]

to eat or drink quickly or eagerly

Ex: He scarfs his breakfast every morning before heading to work .
to snack [verb]

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

Ex: While working on the project , they took a break to snack on nuts and energy bars .
to spoon [verb]

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

Ex: We had spooned out servings of ice cream for dessert before the party started .
to wolf [verb]

to eat something quickly and voraciously

Ex: When the buffet opened , hungry attendees began to wolf the delicious spread of international cuisines .
to feast [verb]

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

Ex: After the victory , the team feasted on pizza and drinks to celebrate their championship .
to binge [verb]

to drink or eat excessively

Ex: Stressful situations sometimes lead people to binge on chocolate or other treats .

to eat excessively, especially to the point that makes one feel sick or uncomfortable

to gorge [verb]

to eat greedily and in large quantities

Ex: As the barbecue smoke wafted through the air , friends eagerly gathered to gorge on grilled burgers and ribs .

to consume a large quantity of food

Ex: He was so hungry , he packed away the whole sandwich in minutes .
to pig [verb]

to eat a lot and quickly, often in a greedy or indulgent way

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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: Trying the hot ramen for the first time , she attempted to slurp the noodles just like they do in Japan .