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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A2 Level Wordlist
to taste [verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: Yesterday , the pasta dish she made tasted a bit too salty .
pork [noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The barbecue restaurant specializes in slow-smoked pork ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce .
beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .
lamb [noun]

meat that is from a young sheep

Ex: The shepherd 's pie is made with minced lamb , topped with creamy mashed potatoes .
tuna [noun]

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

Ex: The grilled tuna was seasoned with lemon and herbs .
omelet [noun]

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

Ex:
cookbook [noun]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

Ex: He gifted her a beginner 's cookbook to help her learn the basics of cooking .
grocery [noun]

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

Ex: The store offers online delivery services for groceries .
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 taxi driver was grateful for the tip he received from the passengers for helping with their luggage .
rest [noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: She used some of the money to pay bills and saved the rest for a vacation .

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

Ex: The restaurant donates its excess food and leftovers to local shelters and charities .
steak [noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: The butcher recommended a thick-cut steak for the barbecue , ensuring it stayed juicy and flavorful .
well-done [adjective]

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

Ex: The chicken breast was grilled until it was well-done and had a golden-brown crust on the outside .
medium [adjective]

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

Ex: The lamb chops were cooked to medium , perfectly tender with a pink center , and served with mint sauce .
rare [adjective]

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

Ex: The filet mignon was cooked rare , just enough to sear the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy .
watery [adjective]

having too much water and little taste

Ex: She added too much liquid to the batter , resulting in a watery consistency for the pancake mix .
spicy [adjective]

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

Ex:
bitter [adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate , preferring sweeter varieties .

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home .
vegan [noun]

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

Ex: He became a vegan after learning about the health benefits of a plant-based diet .
broccoli [noun]

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

Ex: Purple broccoli is less common but just as nutritious as green .
celery [noun]

a green vegetable that people eat raw or use in cooking

Ex: She includes thin slices of celery in her diet .
eggplant [noun]

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

Ex: They harvested fresh eggplants from the garden to use in ratatouille , a traditional French dish .
cabbage [noun]

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

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads , soups , and stir-fries .
spinach [noun]

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

Ex: He cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil .
to tip [verb]

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

Ex: They tipped the tour guide at the end of the excursion for providing an informative and enjoyable experience .