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A2 Level Wordlist - Food

Here you will learn some English words about food, such as "taste", "leftovers", and "beef", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
to taste
to taste
[Verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs. 
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pork
pork
[noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious dish using tender pork loin and a savory sauce. 
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beef
beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The steakhouse is famous for serving high-quality cuts of beef grilled to perfection. 
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lamb
lamb
[noun]

meat that is from a young sheep

Ex: The Easter celebration includes a traditional dish of roasted lamb, symbolizing rebirth and renewal. 
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tuna
tuna
[noun]

the meat of a large fish named tuna that lives in warm waters

Ex: She made a tuna sandwich for lunch. 
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omelet
omelet
[noun]

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

Ex: She made a fluffy omelet for breakfast, filled with diced tomatoes, onions, and spinach. 
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cookbook
cookbook
[noun]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

Ex: She referred to her grandmother's old cookbook for traditional family recipes passed down through generations. 
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grocery
grocery
[noun]

(typically plural) food and other items, typically household goods, that we buy at a supermarket such as eggs, flour, etc.

Ex: She made a list of groceries to buy for the weekend. 
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tip
tip
[noun]

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

Ex: The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room. 
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rest
rest
[noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator. 
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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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steak
steak
[noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: She seasoned the steak with salt and pepper before grilling it to perfection on the barbecue. 
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well-done
well-done
[Adjective]

(of meat) completely cooked in a way that there is not any pink flesh inside

Ex: She prefers her steak well-done, with no trace of pinkness in the center. 
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medium
medium
[Adjective]

(of meat) cooked in a way that there is only a small amount of pink flesh inside

Ex: The chicken breast was grilled until it reached medium doneness, with a moist and tender texture. 
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rare
rare
[Adjective]

(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside

Ex: He ordered his burger cooked rare, wanting it juicy with a red center. 
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watery
watery
[Adjective]

having too much water and little taste

Ex: The soup was disappointingly watery, lacking the rich flavor of homemade broth. 
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spicy
spicy
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

Ex: The spicy salsa made with fresh jalapeños added a kick to the chips. 
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bitter
bitter
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: The bitter taste of black coffee lingered on her tongue after she took a sip. 
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vegetarian

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: She became a vegetarian after learning about the environmental and ethical implications of meat consumption. 
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vegan
vegan
[noun]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

Ex: She became a vegan after learning about the ethical and environmental impact of animal agriculture. 
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broccoli
broccoli
[noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: He tried to mask the taste of the broccoli by adding extra seasoning and sauce. 
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celery
celery
[noun]

a green vegetable that people eat raw or use in cooking

Ex: He dislikes the taste of celery and avoids it in his meals. 
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eggplant
eggplant
[noun]

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

Ex: The Mediterranean restaurant served baba ganoush, a creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and garlic, with warm pita bread. 
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cabbage
cabbage
[noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: She prepared a delicious coleslaw using fresh cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. 
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spinach
spinach
[noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: She added fresh spinach to the salad. 
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to tip
to tip
[Verb]

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

Ex: She tipped the waitress generously for her attentive service during the dinner. 
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