Meaning: A small, shell-shaped sponge cake.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She served madeleines with coffee.

Category: Food › Cakes

Synonyms: cake

Meaning: A type of sponge cake, often served with tea.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I baked a Maderia cake for the gathering.

Category: Food › Cakes

Synonyms: cake

Meaning: barley that has been soaked and dried

Part of speech: noun

Example: Malt is used in brewing beer.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• barley
• grain

Meaning: made from malt

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Malted milk is a popular drink.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• brewed
• fermented

Meaning: A type of pea that can be eaten whole, including the pod.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love adding mangetout to my stir-fry.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms: snow pea

Meaning: A tropical fruit with a sweet taste and smooth skin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy eating a ripe mango on a hot day.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: fruit

Meaning: A sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love pouring maple syrup on my pancakes.

Category: Food › Condiments

Synonyms: syrup

Meaning: A butter substitute made from vegetable oils.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She spread margarine on her toast instead of butter.

Category: Food › Dairy Alternatives

Synonyms: butter substitute

Antonyms: butter

Meaning: A mixture used to soak food to enhance flavor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chicken was soaked in a spicy marinade before grilling.

Category: Food › Cooking Techniques

Synonyms: soak

Meaning: To soak food in a marinade.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should marinate the meat for at least two hours.

Category: Food › Cooking Techniques

Synonyms: soak

Meaning: An herb used in cooking, similar to oregano.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added marjoram to the sauce for extra flavor.

Category: Food › Herbs

Synonyms: herb

Meaning: A small farm where vegetables and fruits are grown for sale.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They run a market garden that supplies local restaurants.

Category: Food › Agriculture

Synonyms: small farm

Meaning: A sweet spread made from citrus fruit, often used on toast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoyed her toast with orange marmalade.

Category: Food › Spreads

Synonyms: jam

Meaning: A bone that contains marrow, often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The marrow bone adds flavor to the soup.

Category: Food › Cooking Ingredients

Synonyms: bone

Meaning: A soft, sweet treat made from sugar and gelatin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She roasted a marshmallow over the campfire.

Category: Food › Sweets

Synonyms: treat

Meaning: A sweet, almond-flavored paste made from ground almonds and sugar, often used in desserts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cake was decorated with marzipan figures.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms: confectionery

Meaning: A creamy Italian cheese made from cream and used in desserts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Tiramisu is often made with mascarpone cheese.

Category: Food › Dairy

Synonyms: cheese

Meaning: To crush food into a soft mass, often used with potatoes.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She likes to mash her potatoes with butter.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

• crush
• smash

Antonyms: whole

Meaning: Short for mayonnaise, a condiment made from eggs and oil.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I like mayo on my sandwich.

Category: Food › Condiments

Synonyms: mayonnaise

Meaning: A thick, creamy dressing made from eggs and oil.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added mayonnaise to the salad.

Category: Food › Condiments

Synonyms: mayo

Meaning: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed a glass of mead at the festival.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: honey wine

Meaning: An occasion when food is eaten.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had a delicious meal together.

Category: Food › Meals

Synonyms:

• dinner
• lunch

Meaning: A service that delivers meals to people at home.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The elderly man receives meals on wheels every week.

Category: Food › Services

Synonyms: meal delivery service

Meaning: The time at which a meal is eaten.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We usually have mealtime at 6 PM.

Category: Food › Meals

Synonyms:

• dinner time
• lunchtime

Meaning: Having a dry, crumbly texture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The mealy apple was not very tasty.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms:

• crumbly
• dry

Meaning: The flesh of animals used as food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer chicken meat over beef.

Category: Food › Protein

Synonyms:

• flesh
• protein

Antonyms:

• vegetable
• plant

Meaning: A dish made from ground meat shaped into a loaf and baked.

Part of speech: noun

Example: My mom makes the best meat loaf.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: meat cake

Meaning: A ball of ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients and cooked.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered spaghetti with meatballs for dinner.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: meat patty

Meaning: Containing a lot of meat; substantial.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer a meaty sandwich.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• substantial
• rich

Antonyms:

• light
• thin

Meaning: Having a moderate level of sweetness, often used to describe wine.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She prefers medium-dry wines.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: semi-dry

Meaning: Soft, rich, and well-matured; relaxed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The wine has a mellow flavor.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• soft
• smooth

Antonyms:

• harsh
• sharp

Meaning: A list of dishes available at a restaurant.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The menu features a variety of international cuisines.

Category: Food › Dining

Synonyms:

• list
• selection

Meaning: A sweet dish made from whipped egg whites and sugar.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She topped the pie with a fluffy meringue.

Category: Food › Desserts

Meaning: a white liquid produced by mammals

Part of speech: noun

Example: She drank a glass of milk.

Category: Food › Dairy Products

Synonyms: dairy

Meaning: chocolate made with milk

Part of speech: noun

Example: I prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate.

Category: Food › Confectionery

Synonyms: sweet chocolate

Meaning: any product made from milk

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cheese is a popular milk product.

Category: Food › Dairy Products

Synonyms: dairy product

Meaning: a sweet drink made from milk and ice cream

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a chocolate milkshake.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: shake

Meaning: a type of grain used for food

Part of speech: noun

Example: Millet is a staple in some cultures.

Category: Food › Grains

Synonyms: grain

Meaning: to cut food into very small pieces

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please mince the garlic for the recipe.

Category: Food › Preparation

Synonyms:

• chop
• dice

Meaning: a sweet pie filled with mincemeat

Part of speech: noun

Example: Mince pie is a traditional holiday dessert.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms: holiday pie