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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Food and Restaurant

Here you will learn some English words about food and restaurant, such as "bitter", "supper", "stir", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
flavor
flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: He loves the tangy flavor of pickles. 
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sour
sour
[Adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor. 
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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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stale
stale
[Adjective]

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

Ex: The bread became stale after sitting out on the counter for several days. 
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crispy
crispy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

Ex: The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 
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chunky
chunky
[Adjective]

(of food) having large pieces

Ex: The chunky tomato soup was full of large, tender pieces of vegetables and herbs. 
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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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baguette
baguette
[noun]

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

Ex: She bought a fresh baguette from the bakery to accompany her meal of cheese and wine. 
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topping
topping
[noun]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

Ex: She added cheese as a topping for her pizza. 
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supper
supper
[noun]

a meal eaten in the evening, typically lighter than dinner and often the last meal of the day

Ex: They gathered around the table for a family supper of soup and sandwiches. 
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appetizer
appetizer
[noun]

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

Ex: We started our meal with a delicious appetizer of bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. 
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self-service
self-service
[Adjective]

(of a restaurant, store, etc.) providing customers with the chance to serve themselves and then pay for it

Ex: The cafeteria offers a self-service salad bar where customers can create their own meals. 
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buffet
buffet
[noun]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

Ex: The hotel offered a lavish buffet with a wide variety of international cuisines. 
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takeaway
takeaway
[noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: We decided to get takeaway for dinner instead of cooking tonight. 
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side dish
side dish
[noun]

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

Ex: She ordered a salad as a side dish with her steak. 
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brunch
brunch
[noun]

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

Ex: Many restaurants offer bottomless mimosas or bloody marys as part of their brunch menu to accompany the food. 
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portion
portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner. 
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savory
savory
[Adjective]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

Ex: The savory aroma of the roasted chicken filled the kitchen, making everyone's mouth water. 
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cuisine
cuisine
[noun]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

Ex: They sampled a variety of Asian cuisine, including sushi, dim sum, and curry. 
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to beat
to beat
[Verb]

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

Ex: Beat the eggs until they are fluffy and light in color. 
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to stir
to stir
[Verb]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

Ex: She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving. 
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vinegar
vinegar
[noun]

a sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food

Ex: As soon as the vinegar touched her lips, she could feel the mouth-puckering sensation. 
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herb
herb
[noun]

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

Ex: I love the aroma of fresh herbs in my kitchen. 
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chili
chili
[noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

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zucchini
zucchini
[noun]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

Ex: The recipe for the vegetable lasagna included layers of thinly sliced zucchini. 
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skim milk
skim milk
[noun]

milk from which almost all the fat content has been removed

Ex: She prefers to use skim milk in her morning coffee to reduce calorie intake. 
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margarine
margarine
[noun]

a type of food similar to butter, made from vegetable oils or animal fats

Ex: He reached for the tub of margarine to add a rich and smooth texture to his mashed potatoes. 
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cereal
cereal
[noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

Ex: She enjoys having a bowl of cereal with milk and fresh fruit for breakfast every morning. 
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beverage
beverage
[noun]

a drink that is not water

Ex: Sarah enjoys sipping a hot cup of tea as her morning beverage to start the day. 
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cocktail
cocktail
[noun]

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

Ex: She enjoyed sipping a classic cocktail like a martini or a mojito on special occasions. 
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Tonic
Tonic
[noun]

a type of fizzy water that can be mixed with other drinks such as gin or vodka

Ex: She mixed gin and tonic for a classic and refreshing cocktail. 
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sparkling
sparkling
[Adjective]

(of drinks) containing bubbles or carbonation

Ex: She enjoyed sipping sparkling water with a slice of lemon for a refreshing twist. 
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still
still
[Adjective]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

Ex: She preferred still water over sparkling, finding its simplicity refreshing. 
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flat
flat
[Adjective]

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

Ex: I accidentally left my soda out, and now it's flat. 
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neat
neat
[Adjective]

(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything

Ex: He enjoys his scotch neat, with no added water or ice. 
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to sip
to sip
[Verb]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

Ex: She likes to sip her tea slowly to savor the flavor. 
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corkscrew
corkscrew
[noun]

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

Ex: She struggled for a moment before remembering to use the corkscrew to open the bottle of wine for dinner. 
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