Meaning: Cooked without oil or fat.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer dry roasted nuts for a healthier snack.

Category: Food

Synonyms: oil-free

Meaning: A type of prawn found in Dublin Bay, often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had Dublin Bay prawns for dinner.

Category: Food › Seafood

Synonyms: prawn

Meaning: A type of dessert made with fruit and a sponge cake topping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had apple duff for dessert.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms:

• pudding
• dessert

Meaning: A sweet or dessert, often used in Spanish-speaking contexts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed a delicious dulce after dinner.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms:

• sweet
• dessert

Meaning: A small ball of dough, often filled with meat or vegetables.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had dumplings for dinner.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms:

• ball
• pastry

Meaning: To dip something into a liquid.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He likes to dunk his cookies in milk.

Category: Food › Snacks

Synonyms:

• dip
• immerse

Meaning: A type of hard wheat used to make pasta.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Durum wheat is essential for high-quality pasta.

Category: Food › Grains

Synonyms: hard wheat

Meaning: a code for food additives in the European Union

Part of speech: noun

Example: The E number on the label indicates the type of additive used.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• additive code
• food code

Meaning: a type of black tea flavored with bergamot oil.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in the afternoon.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: tea

Meaning: having a strong smell or taste of earth; natural and unrefined.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The earthy flavor of the dish was delightful.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• natural
• rustic

Antonyms:

• artificial
• refined

Meaning: To consume food.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I like to eat breakfast every morning.

Category: Food › Consumption

Synonyms:

• consume
• devour

Antonyms:

• fast
• starve

Meaning: To consume all of something, especially food.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Make sure to eat up your vegetables!

Category: Food › Consumption

Synonyms:

• finish
• devour

Meaning: Fit to be eaten; edible.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The fruit was ripe and eatable.

Category: Food › Edibility

Synonyms:

• edible
• consumable

Antonyms:

• inedible
• unfit

Meaning: Past participle of eat; consumed food.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I have already eaten lunch.

Category: Food › Consumption

Meaning: To have consumed all of something, especially food.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The cake was eaten up before I got a slice.

Category: Food › Consumption

Synonyms:

• finished
• devoured

Meaning: A person who eats; someone who consumes food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is a picky eater and only likes certain foods.

Category: Food › Consumption

Synonyms:

• consumer
• diner

Meaning: A casual restaurant or place to eat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We found a nice eatery downtown.

Category: Food › Dining

Synonyms:

• restaurant
• cafe

Meaning: A meal eaten at home rather than in a restaurant.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We decided to have an eat-in instead of going out.

Category: Food › Dining

Synonyms:

• home meal
• dine-in

Meaning: The act of consuming food.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Eating healthy is important for your well-being.

Category: Food › Consumption

Synonyms:

• consuming
• devouring

Meaning: An apple variety that is good for eating raw.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Granny Smith is a popular eating apple.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms:

• dessert apple
• snacking apple

Meaning: Food; meals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The restaurant serves delicious eats.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• food
• meals

Meaning: A small, round cake filled with currants and spices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoyed an Eccles cake with my tea.

Category: Food › Baked Goods

Synonyms:

• currant cake
• sweet pastry

Meaning: A type of cheese from the Netherlands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love the taste of Edam cheese.

Category: Food › Dairy

Synonyms: cheese

Meaning: Safe to eat.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: These mushrooms are edible.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• comestible
• safe to eat

Antonyms: inedible

Meaning: The oval or round object laid by female birds, reptiles, and some mammals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She cooked an egg for breakfast.

Synonyms:

• ovum
• yolk

Meaning: A small cup used to hold a boiled egg upright.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He placed the egg in the egg cup.

Category: Food

Synonyms: egg holder

Meaning: A Chinese dish consisting of a rolled pastry filled with vegetables and sometimes meat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered egg rolls as an appetizer.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: spring roll

Meaning: A device used to measure the time for boiling eggs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She set the egg timer for six minutes.

Category: Food › Cooking Tools

Synonyms: timer

Meaning: A kitchen tool used for beating eggs or mixing ingredients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used an egg whisk to make the batter.

Category: Food › Cooking Tools

Synonyms:

• whisk
• beater

Meaning: A rich, creamy drink made with eggs, milk, and sugar, often served during the holidays.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed a glass of eggnog at the party.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: holiday drink

Meaning: A purple vegetable also known as aubergine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a delicious eggplant dish for dinner.

Category: Food

Synonyms: aubergine

Meaning: A dish consisting of poached eggs and Canadian bacon on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered eggs Benedict for brunch.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: brunch dish

Meaning: The hard outer covering of an egg.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Be careful not to break the eggshell.

Category: Food

Synonyms: shell

Meaning: The flower of the elder tree, often used in drinks and desserts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Elder flower cordial is a refreshing beverage.

Category: Food › Flowers

Synonyms: flower

Meaning: A small dark berry from the elder tree, often used in jams and syrups.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Elderberry syrup is popular for its health benefits.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: berry

Meaning: A short break for a snack, usually around 11 a.m.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We always have elevenses with tea and biscuits.

Category: Food

Meaning: A type of Swiss cheese known for its holes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love the taste of Emmental cheese in my sandwiches.

Category: Food › Dairy

Synonyms:

• cheese
• Swiss cheese

Meaning: A Mexican dish consisting of a rolled tortilla filled with meat and covered with sauce.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a chicken enchilada for dinner.

Category: Food › Mexican Cuisine

Synonyms:

• taco
• burrito

Meaning: A type of leafy vegetable.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added endive to the salad for a bitter flavor.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms:

• chicory
• salad green

Meaning: A traditional British breakfast including eggs, bacon, and toast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoyed a hearty English breakfast at the hotel.

Category: Food › Breakfast

Synonyms:

• full breakfast
• traditional breakfast