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Food and Ingredients

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food
1.
food
Noun

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad.

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meat
2.
meat
Noun

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Grilled chicken breast is a lean and flavorful meat option for a healthy dinner.

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fish
3.
fish
Noun

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish.

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chicken
4.
chi
cken
Noun

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

My grandfather used to raise chickens on his farm.

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vegetable
5.
vege
table
Noun

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad.

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cucumber
6.
cu
cum
ber
Noun

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

He discovered the soothing properties of cucumber slices on his tired eyes after a long day.

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potato
7.
po
ta
to
Noun

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

He used leftover mashed potatoes to make cheesy potato croquettes.

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onion
8.
on
ion
Noun

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

I added chopped green onions to my Asian-inspired noodle dish.

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tomato
9.
to
ma
to
Noun

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

He made a tomato and avocado salad with a zesty lemon dressing.

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carrot
10.
car
rot
Noun

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

He pretended the carrot was a microphone and sang a silly song in front of the mirror.

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pepper
11.
pe
pper
Noun

a powder made from dried peppercorn that is added to food to make it spicy

As a chef, I always make sure to have freshly ground pepper on hand to elevate the flavors of my dishes.

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fruit
12.
fruit
Noun

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie.

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apple
13.
a
pple
Noun

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Can you please pass me that shiny red apple?

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orange
14.
o
range
Adjective

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

He ate an orange carrot for a snack.

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grape
15.
grape
Noun

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

A teaspoon of grape vinegar brightened up the tomato soup, giving it a pleasant tang.

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banana
16.
ba
na
na
Noun

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

Bananas are my go-to ingredient for making a creamy and delicious smoothie in the morning.

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peach
17.
peach
Noun

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

He shared a juicy peach with his friend during a picnic in the park.

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lemon
18.
le
mon
Noun

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

A few drops of lemon juice in a glass of water make for a simple and refreshing detoxifying drink.

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milk
19.
milk
Noun

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

Consuming milk can help maintain healthy skin due to the presence of vitamin A.

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cheese
20.
cheese
Noun

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Blue cheese crumbles are a tasty addition to burgers or salads.

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butter
21.
bu
tter
Noun

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Butter is a key ingredient in making flaky and delicious pie crusts.

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egg
22.
egg
Noun

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter?

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cream
23.
cream
Noun

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

He stirred cream into his pasta sauce to make it rich and creamy.

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