Meaning: Tough, chewy tissue in meat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I found a piece of gristle in my steak.

Category: Food › Meat

Synonyms:

• cartilage
• tissue

Meaning: An alcoholic drink, especially rum diluted with water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Sailors often drank grog on long voyages.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• rum
• beverage

Meaning: A type of legume that grows underground, also known as a peanut.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Groundnuts are a popular snack in many cultures.

Category: Food › Legumes

Synonyms: peanut

Meaning: Food, especially when considered as a basic necessity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We need to find some grub before the hike.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• food
• nourishment

Meaning: A thin, watery porridge.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children were served gruel for breakfast.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• porridge
• thin soup

Meaning: A dip made from mashed avocados, often served with chips.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed guacamole with our tacos.

Category: Food › Condiments

Synonyms:

• avocado dip
• spread

Meaning: A tropical fruit with sweet, edible flesh.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love eating fresh guava in the summer.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms:

• fruit
• tropical fruit

Meaning: A soft, sticky substance used for chewing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He chewed a piece of gum while studying.

Category: Food › Snacks

Synonyms: chewing gum

Meaning: A round candy made of gum, often found in vending machines.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He bought a gum ball from the machine.

Category: Food › Candy

Meaning: A thick stew originating from Louisiana, often containing okra and seafood.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a delicious gumbo for dinner.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: stew

Meaning: A chewy candy made from gum and sugar.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children enjoyed the colorful gumdrops.

Category: Food › Candy

Synonyms: candy

Meaning: Having a sticky or gelatinous texture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The gummy candy was hard to chew.

Category: Food › Textures

Synonyms: sticky

Meaning: To drink something greedily or in large amounts.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He guzzled the soda in just a few seconds.

Synonyms:

• gulp
• swig

Antonyms:

• sip
• nibble

Meaning: a type of fish commonly used in cooking

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had haddock for dinner last night.

Category: Food › Seafood

Synonyms:

• fish
• cod

Meaning: a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's offal

Part of speech: noun

Example: They served haggis at the Burns Night dinner.

Category: Food › Scottish Cuisine

Synonyms:

• dish
• food

Meaning: A type of fish that is often eaten.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had baked hake for dinner.

Category: Food › Seafood

Synonyms: fish

Meaning: A large flat fish that is often eaten.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered halibut at the restaurant.

Category: Food › Seafood

Synonyms: fish

Meaning: A type of cured meat from a pig.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had ham sandwiches for lunch.

Category: Food › Meat

Synonyms: pork

Meaning: A sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, in a bun.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a hamburger with fries.

Category: Food › Fast Food

Synonyms: burger

Meaning: A dish of cooked meat and potatoes chopped into small pieces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I had corned beef hash for breakfast.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• mixture
• blend

Antonyms:

• whole
• single

Meaning: Shredded or diced potatoes that are fried until crispy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered eggs and hash browns for breakfast.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• potato cakes
• fried potatoes

Meaning: The edible nut of the hazel tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love hazelnut coffee.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• nut
• seed

Meaning: A thick cream with a high fat content, used in cooking and baking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: You need heavy cream for this recipe.

Category: Food › Dairy

Synonyms: whipping cream

Meaning: An amount of food served to one person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I would like a helping of mashed potatoes.

Category: Food › Serving Size

Synonyms:

• portion
• serving

Meaning: a type of fish often used in cooking

Part of speech: noun

Example: Herring is popular in Scandinavian cuisine.

Category: Food › Seafood

Synonyms: fish

Meaning: A meal served in the late afternoon or early evening, typically including tea and light snacks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed high tea at the fancy hotel.

Category: Food › Meals

Synonyms: afternoon tea

Meaning: A small container for carrying alcohol, often used discreetly.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He took a hip flask to the concert.

Category: Food › Containers

Synonyms: flask

Meaning: A cooked sausage served in a sliced bun.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a hot dog at the baseball game.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• sausage
• frankfurter

Meaning: A portable appliance for cooking food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used a hotplate to prepare our meals in the dorm.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• cooking plate
• stove

Meaning: A dish where ingredients are cooked in a pot of simmering broth at the table.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed a hotpot dinner with friends.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• stew
• soup

Meaning: A spread made from ground chickpeas, often served with pita bread.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love to eat houmous with vegetables.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• hummus
• dip

Meaning: A spread made from mashed chickpeas, often flavored with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy eating hummus with pita bread.

Category: Food › Dips

Synonyms: n/a

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: A large piece of something, often food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He cut a hunk of cheese for the sandwich.

Category: Food › Food Portions

Synonyms:

• chunk
• piece

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: The outer covering of a seed or fruit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The corn husk is removed before cooking.

Category: Food › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• shell
• covering

Antonyms: n/a

Meaning: A container used for holding ice, typically for chilling drinks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waiter brought an ice bucket for the champagne.

Category: Food › Storage

Meaning: A sweet frozen dessert made from cream or milk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy chocolate ice cream on hot days.

Category: Food › Desserts

Meaning: A small block of ice, typically used to cool drinks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added an ice cube to my soda.

Category: Food › Ice

Meaning: A frozen treat made from flavored liquid, often on a stick.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoyed an ice lolly on a hot summer day.

Category: Food › Desserts

Meaning: Water that is very cold, often with ice in it.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer ice water with my meal.

Category: Food › Beverages

Meaning: A type of crisp, crunchy lettuce often used in salads.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer iceberg lettuce in my salads.

Category: Food › Vegetables