Meaning: A place where animals are slaughtered for food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The abattoir follows strict health regulations.

Category: Food › Meat Production

Synonyms:

• slaughterhouse
• meat processing plant

Meaning: A type of candy that has a sour taste.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She loves eating acid drops while watching movies.

Category: Food › Candy

Synonyms: sour candy

Meaning: A tropical fruit native to West Africa, often used in Caribbean cuisine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Ackee and saltfish is a popular dish in Jamaica.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: fruit

Meaning: a substance added to something to improve it or preserve it

Part of speech: noun

Example: Food additives can enhance flavor.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms:

• ingredient
• supplement

Meaning: A type of small red bean, often used in Asian cuisine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added aduki beans to the salad for extra protein.

Category: Food › Culinary

Meaning: To make something impure by adding inferior substances.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The company was fined for trying to adulterate its products.

Category: Food › Food Safety

Synonyms:

• contaminate
• dilute

Antonyms:

• purify
• refine

Meaning: A Dutch alcoholic drink made from eggs, sugar, and brandy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They served advocaat as a dessert drink at the party.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: egg liqueur

Meaning: A small red bean commonly used in East Asian cuisine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Adzuki beans are often used in desserts.

Category: Food › Culinary

Synonyms: red bean

Meaning: a light meal or snack served in the afternoon, often with tea

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed afternoon tea at the hotel.

Category: Food › Meals

Synonyms: tea time

Meaning: dessert served after a meal

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had chocolate cake for afters.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms:

• dessert
• sweet

Meaning: a taste that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wine had a pleasant aftertaste.

Category: Food › Taste

Synonyms:

• residual taste
• lingering flavor

Meaning: Flour that can be used for various baking purposes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I use all-purpose flour for making bread and cakes.

Category: Food › Baking

Synonyms: general flour

Meaning: A spice made from the dried berries of the pimento tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Allspice is often used in Caribbean cooking.

Category: Food › Spices

Synonyms: pimento

Meaning: A type of nut that is edible and often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I like to add almond slices to my salad.

Category: Food › Nuts

Synonyms: nut

Meaning: The Hindi word for potato.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They made aloo paratha for breakfast.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms: potato

Meaning: A soup containing pasta shaped like letters; also refers to a confusing mix of things.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children enjoyed their alphabet soup at lunch.

Category: Food › Dishes

Meaning: Small, crisp Italian cookies made with almonds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She served amaretti with coffee after dinner.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• cookies
• biscuits

Meaning: A fermented milk product popular in South Africa.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Amasi is often enjoyed with pap.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• fermented milk
• cultured dairy

Meaning: Food of the gods in mythology; something very pleasing to taste or smell.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dessert was ambrosia, delighting everyone at the table.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• delicacy
• nectar

Meaning: A type of processed cheese that is mild and creamy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I like American cheese on my burger.

Category: Food › Dairy

Synonyms: processed cheese

Meaning: A traditional American breakfast, often including eggs, bacon, and pancakes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed an Americana breakfast at the diner.

Category: Food › Breakfast

Meaning: A small, salty fish often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pizza was topped with anchovies.

Category: Food › Seafood

Synonyms: fish

Meaning: A light, fluffy cake made with egg whites and sugar.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She baked an angel food cake for the party.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms: sponge cake

Meaning: A type of very thin pasta.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer angel hair pasta with marinara sauce.

Category: Food › Pasta

Synonyms: capellini

Meaning: A type of pasta shaped like angel hair.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I made a delicious dish with Angel-eno pasta.

Category: Food › Pasta

Synonyms: pasta

Meaning: A type of bitters used in cocktails.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Add a few dashes of angostura to the drink.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: bitters

Meaning: A plant with a sweet, aromatic flavor used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Anise is often used in baking.

Category: Food › Spices

Synonyms: spice

Meaning: The seeds of the anise plant, used as a spice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Aniseed is often added to cookies for flavor.

Category: Food › Spices

Synonyms: spice

Meaning: An Italian appetizer consisting of various meats and cheeses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We started the meal with an antipasto platter.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms: appetizer

Meaning: An alcoholic drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed an aperitif before dinner.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: appetizer drink

Meaning: A substance that increases sexual desire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Chocolate is often considered an aphrodisiac.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms: stimulant

Meaning: A small dish served before the main meal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered an appetizer to share before dinner.

Category: Food › Dining

Synonyms: starter

Meaning: Appealing to the appetite; tempting.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The food looked appetizing on the table.

Category: Food › Dining

Synonyms: tempting

Antonyms: unappetizing

Meaning: A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and a crisp flesh.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ate an apple for a snack.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: fruit

Meaning: A dessert made with apples and pastry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She baked an apple pie for dessert.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms: dessert

Meaning: A sauce made from cooked apples, often used as a condiment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I like apple sauce with my pork.

Category: Food › Condiments

Synonyms: condiment

Meaning: A cart used for carrying apples.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vendor pushed the applecart through the market.

Category: Food › Fruits

Meaning: A strong alcoholic drink made from apples.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoyed a glass of applejack by the fire.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: liquor

Meaning: A type of coffee made from Arabica beans.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Arabica coffee is known for its smooth flavor.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• coffee
• brew

Meaning: A type of alcoholic beverage made from aniseed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoyed a glass of arak with his meal.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• liquor
• spirit