Eating and Drinking

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

They enjoy eating pizza on Friday nights.

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

Our bodies use enzymes to digest food in the stomach.

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Mosquitoes suck blood from their victims to nourish themselves.

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

The cat stretched out its tongue to lick its paw and clean its fur.

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

It's important to chew your food well before you swallow.

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

He chews his food slowly to aid digestion.

to have dinner

The couple decided to dine at their favorite restaurant for their anniversary.

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer.

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

On special occasions, the family likes to eat out at their favorite restaurant.

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

She likes to sip her tea slowly to savor the flavor.

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

I made a Greek salad with feta cheese and olives for a healthy and flavorful lunch.

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Breakfast plays an important role as it provides the body with the necessary energy and nutrients to start the day.

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

Many restaurants offer bottomless mimosas or bloody marys as part of their brunch menu to accompany the food.