Meaning: A powder used to make custard when mixed with milk and sugar.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She bought custard powder to make a dessert.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms: instant custard

Meaning: a type of large white radish used in Asian cuisine

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added daikon to the salad.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms:

• radish
• vegetable

Meaning: a cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and sugar

Part of speech: noun

Example: He ordered a daiquiri at the bar.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• cocktail
• drink

Meaning: products made from milk

Part of speech: noun

Example: She bought some dairy for breakfast.

Category: Food › Dairy Products

Synonyms:

• milk products
• creamer

Meaning: a dish made from lentils, common in Indian cuisine

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had dal with rice for dinner.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms:

• lentil dish
• stew

Meaning: a type of small, dark purple fruit

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a delicious jam from the damson plums.

Category: Food

Synonyms: plum

Meaning: a beverage made from roasted dandelion roots

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoys dandelion coffee as a caffeine-free alternative.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: herbal coffee

Meaning: a type of blue cheese from Denmark

Part of speech: noun

Example: Danish blue is known for its strong flavor.

Category: Food › Cheese

Synonyms: blue cheese

Meaning: a sweet baked good from Denmark, often filled with fruit or cream

Part of speech: noun

Example: I had a delicious Danish pastry for breakfast.

Category: Food › Baked Goods

Synonyms: pastry

Meaning: chocolate with a high cocoa content and little sugar

Part of speech: noun

Example: She prefers dark chocolate over milk chocolate.

Category: Food › Confectionery

Synonyms: bittersweet chocolate

Meaning: coffee that has had most of its caffeine removed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer to drink decaf coffee in the evening.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• decaffeinated coffee
• caffeine-free coffee

Meaning: having had most or all of the caffeine removed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She ordered a decaffeinated tea.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• caffeine-free
• decaf

Meaning: to pour a liquid from one container to another.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please decant the wine into a glass.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• pour
• transfer

Meaning: a vessel used to hold and pour wine or other liquids.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The wine was served from a beautiful decanter.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• carafe
• pitcher

Meaning: A state of very low temperature, often used for preserving food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The meat was kept in a deep freeze to prevent spoilage.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• freezer
• cold storage

Meaning: Food that has been frozen at very low temperatures to preserve it.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They bought deep frozen vegetables for the stir-fry.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• frozen
• chilled

Meaning: To cook food by immersing it in hot oil.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to deep-fry the chicken for a crispy texture.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• fry
• cook

Meaning: To remove water from something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should dehydrate fruits for preservation.

Category: Food › Preservation

Synonyms:

• dry
• desiccate

Antonyms:

• hydrate
• moisten

Meaning: Having lost a significant amount of water.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dehydrated fruits are perfect for snacking.

Category: Food › Preservation

Synonyms:

• dried
• desiccated

Antonyms:

• hydrated
• moist

Meaning: Delicious and mouth-watering.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The cake was absolutely delectable.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• tasty
• scrumptious

Antonyms:

• unappetizing
• disgusting

Meaning: Pleasure or enjoyment, especially in food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The meal was prepared for our delectation.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• delight
• enjoyment

Meaning: A shop selling prepared foods, especially meats and cheeses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought some sandwiches from the deli.

Category: Food › Retail

Synonyms: delicatessen

Meaning: A rare or luxurious food item.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Caviar is considered a delicacy in many cultures.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• luxury
• treat

Meaning: A shop selling fine foods, especially meats and cheeses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We visited the local delicatessen for lunch.

Category: Food › Retail

Synonyms:

• deli
• grocery

Meaning: Highly pleasing to the taste.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pizza was delicious.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• tasty
• yummy

Antonyms:

• disgusting
• unappetizing

Meaning: A type of unrefined sugar with a large grain and a light brown color.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer to use demerara sugar in my coffee.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms:

• brown sugar
• raw sugar

Antonyms:

• white sugar
• refined sugar

Meaning: Referring to a type of sparkling wine that is semi-sweet.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer demi-sec champagne for its balanced sweetness.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• semi-sweet
• medium-dry

Antonyms:

• dry
• sweet

Meaning: To remove seeds from a fruit or vegetable.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to deseed the peppers before cooking.

Category: Food

Synonyms: remove seeds

Meaning: Dried out; lacking moisture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The desiccated fruit was perfect for snacking.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• dried
• dehydrated

Antonyms: moist

Meaning: The process of drying out or removing moisture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Desiccation can lead to food spoilage.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• drying
• dehydration

Meaning: A sweet course served at the end of a meal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Chocolate cake is her favorite dessert.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• sweet
• treat

Meaning: A sweet wine served with dessert.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed a glass of dessert wine after dinner.

Category: Food

Synonyms: sweet wine

Meaning: A spoon used for eating dessert, usually larger than a teaspoon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a dessertspoon to serve the pudding.

Category: Food

Synonyms: dessert spoon

Meaning: The amount that a dessertspoon can hold.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Add a dessertspoonful of sugar to the recipe.

Category: Food

Synonyms: dessert spoonful

Meaning: Prepared with spices or seasoning, often referring to food.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The devilled eggs were a hit at the party.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• spiced
• seasoned

Meaning: To eat something eagerly and in large amounts.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He devoured the book in one sitting.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• gobble
• consume

Antonyms:

• savor
• nibble

Meaning: A dish made from lentils, common in South Asian cuisine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love eating dhal with rice.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• dal
• lentil dish

Meaning: Coriander, an herb used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added dhaniya to the salad for extra flavor.

Category: Food › Herbs

Synonyms: coriander

Meaning: A Parsi dish made with lentils and meat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Dhan-sak is traditionally served with rice.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Meaning: An herb used in cooking, known for its feathery leaves and distinctive flavor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added fresh dill to the salad for extra flavor.

Category: Food › Herbs

Synonyms: herb