Meaning: a hard-shelled fruit or seed

Part of speech: noun

Example: I like to eat a nut as a snack.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• seed
• kernel

Meaning: a tool used to crack open nuts

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used a nutcracker to open the walnut.

Category: Food › Kitchenware

Synonyms: nut opener

Meaning: a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added nutmeg to the pumpkin pie.

Category: Food › Spices

Synonyms: spice

Meaning: a substance that provides nourishment

Part of speech: noun

Example: Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• nourishment
• vitamin

Meaning: the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health

Part of speech: noun

Example: Good nutrition is essential for growth.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• diet
• nourishment

Meaning: related to the nutrients in food

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The nutritional value of this meal is high.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• dietary
• nutrient-rich

Meaning: providing essential nutrients

Part of speech: adjective

Example: This salad is very nutritious.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• healthy
• wholesome

Antonyms:

• unhealthy
• nutrient-poor

Meaning: providing nourishment

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The nutritive properties of this food are impressive.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• nutritional
• beneficial

Meaning: The internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Some cultures use offal in traditional dishes.

Category: Food › Meat

Synonyms:

• entrails
• giblets

Meaning: Containing or resembling oil; greasy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The food was too oily for my taste.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• greasy
• fatty

Meaning: A green vegetable also known as lady's finger, used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added okra to the gumbo.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms: lady's finger

Meaning: A small fruit that is often used to make oil or eaten as a snack.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added olives to the salad.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: fruit

Meaning: A dish made from beaten eggs cooked until firm, often with fillings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a cheese omelette for breakfast.

Category: Food › Breakfast

Synonyms: egg dish

Meaning: A round vegetable with a strong taste and smell.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added an onion to the salad.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• bulb
• vegetable

Meaning: A herb used in cooking, known for its aromatic flavor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added oregano to the pasta sauce.

Category: Food › Herbs

Synonyms: herb

Meaning: Relating to or derived from living matter; also refers to food produced without synthetic chemicals.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer to buy organic vegetables.

Category: Food › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• natural
• biological

Antonyms: synthetic

Meaning: The tail of an ox, often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Oxtail soup is a popular dish in many cultures.

Category: Food › Meat

Synonyms: beef tail

Meaning: a traditional Indian preparation made of betel leaf

Part of speech: noun

Example: After dinner, I like to have a paan.

Category: Food

Meaning: a meal prepared at home and taken to eat elsewhere

Part of speech: noun

Example: I brought a packed lunch to school.

Category: Food

Synonyms: lunchbox meal

Meaning: a type of Thai dish

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered pad kos for dinner.

Category: Food

Meaning: Pleasant to taste or acceptable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dish was surprisingly palatable.

Category: Food › Taste

Synonyms: tasty

Antonyms: unpalatable

Meaning: The roof of the mouth; also refers to taste preferences.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her palate is refined, enjoying gourmet foods.

Category: Food › Taste

Synonyms: taste

Meaning: An edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Palm oil is commonly used in cooking and food products.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms: vegetable oil

Meaning: A soft, mushy food, often for infants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The baby was fed pap for breakfast.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• mush
• puree

Meaning: A tropical fruit with orange flesh and black seeds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy eating papaya in my smoothie.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: fruit

Meaning: A spice made from ground peppers, often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added paprika to the stew for flavor.

Category: Food › Spices

Synonyms: spice

Meaning: A hard Italian cheese, often grated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I sprinkled parmesan on my pasta.

Category: Food

Synonyms: cheese

Meaning: A green herb used for flavoring or garnishing food.

Part of speech: noun

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

Category: Food

Synonyms: herb

Meaning: A root vegetable similar to a carrot, often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I made a soup with parsnip and potatoes.

Category: Food

Synonyms: vegetable

Meaning: A tropical fruit with a sweet, tangy flavor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love the taste of passion fruit in desserts.

Category: Food

Synonyms: fruit

Meaning: A type of Italian food made from wheat flour and water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love eating pasta with tomato sauce.

Category: Food

Synonyms: noodles

Meaning: Heated to kill harmful bacteria in food or drink.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Pasteurized milk is safer to drink.

Category: Food

Synonyms: sterilized

Meaning: A type of cured meat, usually made from beef.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a pastrami sandwich for lunch.

Category: Food

Synonyms: cured meat

Meaning: A type of dough used for making baked goods.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a pie with flaky pastry.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• dough
• baked goods

Meaning: A spread made from meat or fish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She served a delicious pate with crackers.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• spread
• paste

Meaning: A shop selling pastries and cakes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She bought a cake from the patisserie.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• bakery
• pastry shop

Meaning: A small flat cake of ground meat or vegetables.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She ordered a veggie patty for her burger.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

• cake
• burger

Meaning: A dessert made of meringue, often topped with fruit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She made a delicious pavlova for dessert.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms:

• dessert
• meringue

Meaning: A small round green seed used as food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I added peas to the salad.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms:

• legume
• vegetable

Meaning: A spread made from ground peanuts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I enjoy peanut butter on toast.

Category: Food › Spreads

Synonyms:

• spread
• condiment