Meaning: a mixture of chopped dried fruits and spices

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a mincemeat pie for the holidays.

Category: Food › Preparation

Synonyms: filling

Meaning: a device for chopping food into small pieces

Part of speech: noun

Example: Use the mincer to prepare the meat.

Category: Food › Preparation

Synonyms: chopper

Meaning: A thick, dark syrup made from sugarcane or sugar beets.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added molasses to the cookie recipe.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms:

• syrup
• sweetener

Meaning: A flavor enhancer commonly used in food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many Asian dishes contain monosodium glutamate for added flavor.

Category: Food › Additives

Synonyms: MSG

Meaning: Having a taste that makes you want to eat more.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: These cookies are so moreish!

Category: Food › Taste

Synonyms:

• addictive
• irresistible

Meaning: A small piece or amount of food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She took a morsel of cake.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• bite
• nibble

Antonyms:

• whole
• entirety

Meaning: A dish made with layers of eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Moussaka is a popular dish in Greek cuisine.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms: casserole

Meaning: A light, fluffy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Chocolate mousse is a favorite dessert at the restaurant.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms:

• dessert
• treat

Meaning: The amount of food or drink that can be held in the mouth at one time.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He took a mouthful of water.

Category: Food › Eating

Synonyms:

• bite
• sip

Meaning: Causing a strong desire to eat; delicious.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The mouth-watering aroma of the food filled the room.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

• appetizing
• delectable

Meaning: Monosodium glutamate; a flavor enhancer used in food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Some people are sensitive to MSG in their meals.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms: flavor enhancer

Meaning: A mixture of rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruit, often eaten for breakfast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy muesli with yogurt in the morning.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• granola
• oatmeal

Meaning: A small, round cake, often eaten for breakfast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I had a blueberry muffin with my coffee.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• cake
• pastry

Meaning: A large cup used for drinking hot beverages.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I drank my tea from a big mug.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• cup
• tumbler

Meaning: A type of fruit that grows on trees, often used in jams and desserts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I made a pie with fresh mulberries.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• berry
• fruit

Meaning: Spiced and heated, often referring to drinks.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I enjoyed a cup of mulled wine at the holiday party.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• spiced
• heated

Meaning: A type of fish or a hairstyle that is short in the front and long in the back.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He caught a mullet while fishing.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• fish
• hairstyle

Meaning: To eat something with a continuous, crunching sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I like to munch on popcorn while watching movies.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• chew
• crunch

Antonyms:

• swallow
• gobble

Meaning: A craving for snacks or food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I always get the munchies late at night.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• snacks
• cravings

Meaning: To crush or soften something into a pulp.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He mushed the bananas for the smoothie.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• squash
• mash

Meaning: A type of fungus that typically has a rounded cap and is edible.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added mushrooms to the pasta.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• fungus
• toadstool

Meaning: Soft and squishy; not firm.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The overripe fruit was mushy and unappetizing.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• soft
• soggy

Antonyms:

• firm
• hard

Meaning: A type of shellfish that is edible.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered mussels for dinner.

Category: Food

Synonyms: shellfish

Meaning: A yellow condiment made from mustard seeds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I like mustard on my hot dog.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• condiment
• sauce

Meaning: A type of edible plant with a peppery flavor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Mustard cress is often used in salads.

Category: Food

Synonyms: cress

Meaning: Ground mustard seeds used as a spice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added mustard powder to the recipe.

Category: Food

Synonyms: spice

Meaning: Meat from an adult sheep.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They served mutton for dinner.

Category: Food

Synonyms: sheep meat

Meaning: a type of Indian flatbread

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered chicken curry and naan for dinner.

Category: Food › Bread

Meaning: a type of small citrus fruit

Part of speech: noun

Example: I had a naartjie for a snack.

Category: Food › Fruit

Meaning: a dish of tortilla chips topped with cheese and other ingredients

Part of speech: noun

Example: We shared a plate of nachos at the movie.

Category: Food › Snacks

Meaning: a piece of cloth or paper used at meals

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please pass me a napkin.

Category: Food › Dining

Meaning: A smooth-skinned fruit similar to a peach.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy eating a ripe nectarine in the summer.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: peach

Meaning: To take small bites of something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He likes to nibble on snacks while watching TV.

Category: Food › Snacks

Synonyms:

• bite
• chew

Meaning: An alcoholic drink taken before going to bed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He enjoyed a nightcap to help him sleep.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• night drink
• bedtime drink

Meaning: Containing little or no fat.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer non-fat yogurt for my breakfast.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• fat-free
• low-fat

Meaning: A type of pasta made from wheat flour.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love to eat noodle soup on cold days.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

• pasta
• spaghetti

Meaning: To eat food, especially in a casual or informal way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Let's nosh on some snacks during the movie.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• snack
• graze

Meaning: A sweet made from sugar or honey, nuts, and egg white.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love the chewy texture of nougat in candy bars.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• candy
• confection

Meaning: A style of cooking that emphasizes fresh ingredients and presentation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Nouvelle cuisine is known for its artistic plating.

Category: Food › Culinary Arts

Synonyms: modern cooking

Meaning: A small piece of something, often food or mineral.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He ordered chicken nuggets for lunch.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• piece
• chunk