Meaning: A young onion with a long green stem, often used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She chopped spring onion for the salad.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms:

• scallion
• green onion

Meaning: A thin pastry filled with vegetables or meat and rolled up.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered spring rolls as an appetizer.

Category: Food › Appetizers

Synonyms:

• egg roll
• pastry

Meaning: Small pieces of candy or sugar used for decoration.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added sprinkles to the cupcake.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms:

• toppings
• decorations

Meaning: A drink made by mixing wine or another beverage with soda water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She ordered a spritzer at the bar.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms:

• mixed drink
• cocktail

Meaning: A potato.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I bought a spud to make mashed potatoes.

Category: Food

Synonyms: potato

Meaning: A form of sugar that has been spun into thin threads, often used in desserts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cake was decorated with spun sugar for a delicate touch.

Category: Food

Synonyms: cotton candy

Meaning: Soft and squishy in texture.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The cake was squidgy and moist.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• soft
• squishy

Meaning: No longer fresh; old or dry.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The bread was stale and hard.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

• old
• dried

Antonyms: fresh

Meaning: A basic food item that is used regularly.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Rice is a staple in many cultures.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• essential
• necessity

Meaning: The main food that is regularly consumed in a particular region.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Corn is a staple diet in many parts of Africa.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• main food
• dietary staple

Meaning: A spice made from the star-shaped fruit of a tree, used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Star anise adds a unique flavor to the dish.

Category: Food › Spices

Synonyms: Illicium verum

Meaning: A tropical fruit with a star-shaped cross-section, also known as carambola.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Star fruit is both sweet and sour.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms: carambola

Meaning: A carbohydrate found in many plants, used as a source of energy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Potatoes are high in starch.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms: carbohydrate

Meaning: Containing a lot of starch; often used to describe certain foods.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Rice is a starchy food.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Synonyms: carbohydrate-rich

Meaning: A slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a medium-rare steak for dinner.

Category: Food › Meat

Synonyms:

• beef
• cut of meat

Meaning: A restaurant specializing in serving steak and other meat dishes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We decided to go to a steak house for our anniversary dinner.

Category: Food › Restaurants

Synonyms: steak restaurant

Meaning: A dish made from raw ground beef, often served with seasonings and a raw egg yolk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Steak tartare is a delicacy in many gourmet restaurants.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: raw beef dish

Meaning: Producing steam; very hot.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She served a steaming bowl of soup.

Category: Food › Temperature

Synonyms:

• hot
• boiling

Antonyms:

• cold
• cool

Meaning: A large beer mug, often made of stoneware or glass.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He raised his stein to toast the occasion.

Category: Food › Beverages

Synonyms: beer mug

Meaning: Ginger that is harvested while still young and tender.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Stem ginger is often used in baking.

Category: Food › Ingredients

Synonyms: young ginger

Meaning: A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I made a hearty beef stew for dinner.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

• soup
• casserole

Meaning: Cooked slowly in liquid.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer stewed vegetables over raw ones.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

• cooked
• braised

Meaning: A type of blue cheese from England.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love the strong flavor of Stilton cheese.

Category: Food › Cheese

Synonyms: blue cheese

Meaning: Having a strong, unpleasant smell.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The stinky cheese was hard to eat.

Category: Food › Cheese

Synonyms:

• smelly
• foul

Antonyms: pleasant

Meaning: To mix a substance in a circular motion.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please stir the soup to prevent it from burning.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms:

• mix
• blend

Meaning: To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I like to stir-fry vegetables for a quick meal.

Category: Food › Cooking

Synonyms: sauté

Meaning: Heavy, filling food that is not very nutritious.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He avoided stodge and opted for a salad instead.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Meaning: Heavy and filling, often used to describe food.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The stodgy pudding was hard to finish.

Category: Food › Nutrition

Meaning: A type of South African dish made from maize.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed a hearty stompie for dinner.

Category: Food › Dishes

Meaning: Completely cold; lacking warmth.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The food was stone cold when I got to it.

Category: Food › Temperature

Meaning: Purchased from a store rather than made at home.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I prefer store-bought cookies for convenience.

Category: Food › Culinary

Synonyms: commercial

Antonyms: homemade

Meaning: To cook food slowly in a covered pot.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The vegetables were stoved until tender.

Category: Food › Cooking Techniques

Synonyms: braised

Meaning: A traditional Scottish dish made from potatoes and meat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed stovies for dinner.

Category: Food › Culinary

Synonyms: stew

Meaning: A sweet red fruit with seeds on its surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love eating a fresh strawberry in summer.

Category: Food › Fruits

Synonyms:

• berry
• fruit

Meaning: a type of green vegetable that is long and thin

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added string beans to the salad.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms: green bean

Meaning: having long, thin pieces

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The meat was stringy and hard to chew.

Category: Food › Texture

Synonyms:

• thin
• fibrous

Antonyms:

• thick
• tender

Meaning: a dish made with sautéed meat and a creamy sauce

Part of speech: noun

Example: Beef stroganoff is a popular dish.

Category: Food › Dishes

Synonyms: beef dish

Meaning: a type of pastry filled with fruit or cheese

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love apple strudel for dessert.

Category: Food › Desserts

Synonyms: pastry

Meaning: A mixture used to fill food, especially poultry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The turkey was filled with delicious stuffing.

Synonyms:

• filling
• padding

Meaning: A sandwich made with a long roll of bread.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a turkey sub for lunch.

Synonyms:

• sandwich
• submarine