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C2 Level Wordlist - Food and Drinks

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Food and Drinks, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to gorge
to gorge
[Verb]

to eat greedily and in large quantities

Ex: After fasting all day, she decided to gorge on a hearty meal at the buffet, savoring each dish. 
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to nosh
to nosh
[Verb]

to eat snacks or light meals

Ex: In between meals, the office workers often gather to nosh on snacks from the communal kitchen. 
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to tuck in

to eat with enthusiasm and hearty appetite

Ex: With the Thanksgiving feast spread out before them, everyone eagerly grabbed their forks, ready to tuck in and enjoy the abundance of delicious dishes. 
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to imbibe
to imbibe
[Verb]

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

Ex: During the celebration, guests were eager to imbibe the sparkling champagne in toast of the special occasion. 
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to crunch
to crunch
[Verb]

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

Ex: He crunched the potato chips loudly during the movie. 
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to wolf
to wolf
[Verb]

to eat something quickly and voraciously

Ex: The ravenous predator decided to wolf the prey it had caught, devouring it with precision. 
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to swig
to swig
[Verb]

to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

Ex: The exhausted hiker paused to swig from the canteen, quenching his thirst on the trail. 
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to lap up
to lap up
[Verb]

to consume a liquid or soft substance with enthusiasm, often using the tongue, as in the manner of an animal drinking or eating

Ex: The kitten eagerly lapped up the bowl of milk, enjoying every drop with enthusiasm. 
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to chug
to chug
[Verb]

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Ex: Thirsty after the game, he decided to chug a cold bottle of water. 
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to chomp
to chomp
[Verb]

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

Ex: The hungry toddler couldn't wait to chomp the crunchy apple, revealing a toothy grin with each bite. 
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to quaff
to quaff
[Verb]

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

Ex: After winning the championship, the athletes gathered to quaff celebratory drinks from the trophy. 
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to sup
to sup
[Verb]

to consume a drink or liquid food

Ex: She sat by the fireplace, quietly supping on a cup of hot tea to warm herself on the chilly evening. 
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to guzzle
to guzzle
[Verb]

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

Ex: Thirsty after the game, he proceeded to guzzle a whole bottle of water. 
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to swill
to swill
[Verb]

to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

Ex: After the victory, they decided to swill celebratory champagne. 
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chutney
chutney
[noun]

a combination of either pickles, vegetables, spices, and herbs, that is used as condiment

Ex: I created a unique avocado chutney, blending the creamy fruit with lime juice, cilantro, and jalapenos. 
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binge
binge
[noun]

an occasion when a person drinks or eats excessively

Ex: Her weekend binges on junk food left her feeling guilty and sluggish on Monday mornings. 
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commis
commis
[noun]

a junior chef learning and assisting in the kitchen under experienced chefs

Ex: As a commis in the restaurant, he started his culinary career by learning basic kitchen techniques and assisting the chefs. 
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antipasto
antipasto
[noun]

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

Ex: The restaurant served a delightful antipasto platter, featuring an array of cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables. 
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wholefood
wholefood
[noun]

food that contains little or no artificial substance and is considered healthy

Ex: In her quest for a healthier lifestyle, she replaced processed snacks with whole foods like fruits, nuts, and vegetables. 
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clean eating

a type of diet in which one avoids eating processed food to become healthier

Ex: Clean eating involves consuming whole, minimally processed foods and avoiding refined sugars and artificial additives. 
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buttery
buttery
[noun]

a storage room for alcoholic beverages, primarily wine and ale, and sometimes provisions, including food

Ex: The medieval castle featured a dimly lit buttery where casks of wine and ale were stored. 
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delectable
delectable
[Adjective]

tasting or smelling very good

Ex: The chocolate truffles were absolutely delectable, melting in my mouth. 
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epicurean
epicurean
[Adjective]

relating to enjoyment of luxuries, especially through delicious food and drink

Ex: She prepared an epicurean feast fit for kings, with delicate foods and fine wines. 
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culinary
culinary
[Adjective]

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

Ex: She enrolled in a culinary school to learn professional cooking techniques. 
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scrumptious
scrumptious
[Adjective]

extremely tasty and satisfying to eat

Ex: She prepared a scrumptious dinner with roasted vegetables and tender grilled chicken. 
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corkage
corkage
[noun]

an amount of money charged by a restaurant for drinking a wine that was bought from somewhere else by the customer

Ex: The restaurant allows you to bring your own wine, but they charge a corkage fee of $15 per bottle. 
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