Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Eating and Drinking

to eat or drink something

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

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

to eat small amounts of food often

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

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

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

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

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

to consume a drink or liquid food

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

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

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

to chew on something persistently

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

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

to satisfy one's thirst