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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 pastry tasted of flaky butter and sweet cinnamon , melting in your mouth .
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pork
pork
[noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The recipe called for marinating the pork chops in a mixture of soy sauce , garlic , and ginger before grilling .
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beef
beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: She ordered a rare steak , preferring her beef to be cooked just enough to seal in the juices .
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lamb
lamb
[noun]

meat that is from a young sheep

Ex: The butcher recommended lamb chops for grilling, offering tender and flavorful cuts of meat.
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tuna
tuna
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant 's special was a seared tuna fillet .
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omelet
omelet
[noun]

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

Ex: He learned how to flip an omelet without breaking it by practicing with a non-stick pan .
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cookbook
cookbook
[noun]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

Ex: She bookmarked her favorite recipes in the cookbook for easy reference while meal planning .
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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: I'll be doing the grocery shopping later today.
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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: He forgot to leave a tip for the hairdresser after his haircut , so he went back to the salon to give it to her .
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rest
rest
[noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: The team completed most of the project , but the rest will have to be finished tomorrow .
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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: They decided to order extra food so they would have plenty of leftovers to enjoy throughout the week .
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steak
steak
[noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: He prefers his steak cooked rare , with a charred crust on the outside and a warm , red center .
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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: He asked the waiter to have his salmon cooked well-done, as he preferred it fully cooked .
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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: I prefer my steak cooked medium, with just a hint of pink in the center.
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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: The restaurant specializes in rare cuts of premium-quality meat .
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watery
watery
[Adjective]

having too much water and little taste

Ex: The smoothie was watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .
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spicy
spicy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They ordered the spicy Thai noodles , craving the intense heat and bold flavors .
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bitter
bitter
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: Despite its bitter taste , he appreciated the health benefits of eating kale in his salad .
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vegetarian

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: She has been a vegetarian for five years and feels healthier .
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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: The vegans in the group shared tips and recipes for making vegan versions of their favorite dishes .
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broccoli
broccoli
[noun]

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

Ex: The market sells both green and purple broccoli fresh from the farm .
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celery
celery
[noun]

a green vegetable that people eat raw or use in cooking

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

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

Ex: He grilled whole eggplants on the barbecue until they were tender and smoky .
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cabbage
cabbage
[noun]

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

Ex: The recipe called for a head of cabbage, which was sautéed with garlic and spices for a flavorful side dish .
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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 blended spinach into her morning smoothie .
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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 remembered to tip the delivery person when the food arrived hot and on time .
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