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Food

50 Words

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hamburger
1.
ham
bur
ger
Noun

a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty made from ground beef, served between two buns

He topped his hamburger with blue cheese.

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pasta
2.
pas
ta
Noun

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

She cooked a delicious pasta dish with marinara sauce and fresh basil for dinner.

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salad
3.
sa
lad
Noun

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

I like to have a refreshing green salad with my lunch.

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sandwich
4.
sand
wich
Noun

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

I like to add pickles and mustard to my ham sandwich.

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soup
5.
soup
Noun

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

I always garnish my soup with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

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steak
6.
steak
Noun

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

She seasoned the steak with salt and pepper before grilling it to perfection on the barbecue.

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sushi
7.
su
shi
Noun

a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan

She enjoys sushi, especially the salmon and avocado rolls.

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spaghetti
8.
spa
ghe
tti
Noun

a type of pasta in very long thin pieces that is cooked in boiling water

I love a classic spaghetti bolognese with its rich and satisfying flavors.

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hot dog
9.
hot dog
Noun

a cooked sausage, usually made from beef, pork, or a combination of both

The butcher sold fresh hot dogs in packs of six.

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pizza
10.
pizza
Noun

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

I added mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers as toppings on my pizza.

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French fries
11.
French fries
Noun

long thin pieces of potato cooked in hot oil

At the restaurant, they serve French fries with a special dipping sauce.

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taco
12.
ta
co
Noun

a dish that consists of a folded tortilla filled with ground meat, beans, etc., originated in Mexico

They had tacos for dinner, filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and salsa.

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chicken nugget
13.
chicken nugget
Noun

a small, typically breaded and fried piece of chicken meat, often served as a snack or fast food item

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lasagna
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lasagna
Noun

wide and flat pasta sheets made from durum wheat flour

She boiled the lasagna noodles before layering them in the casserole.

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macaroni and cheese
15.
macaroni and cheese
Noun

a dish that consists of pasta in a cheese sauce

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meatloaf
16.
meat
loaf
Noun

a type of food made with meat, eggs, etc., baked in the shape of a loaf of bread

She baked a classic meatloaf with ground beef, onions, and a tomato glaze on top.

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ra
ta
touille
Noun

a dish consisting of tomatoes, zucchinis, peppers, eggplants, and onions cooked together, originated in France

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corn dog
Noun

a hot dog that is put on a stick, coated in a mixture of cornmeal and fried before being served

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cereal
19.
ce
real
Noun

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

She enjoys having a bowl of cereal with milk and fresh fruit for breakfast every morning.

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chocolate
20.
choco
late
Noun

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

The cake was adorned with chocolate shavings, making it irresistible to chocolate lovers.

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candy
21.
can
dy
Noun

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

She bought a bag of candy to share with her friends at the party.

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popcorn
22.
pop
corn
Noun

a type of snack made from a type of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated

The movie theater was filled with the savory aroma of freshly popped popcorn as patrons lined up at the concession stand.

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nacho
23.
na
cho
Noun

a dish consisting of pieces of tortilla covered with beans and melted cheese, originated in Mexico

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burrito
24.
bu
rri
to
Noun

a dish of a tortilla wrapped around a mixture of ground meat or beans, originated in Mexico

She ordered a chicken burrito with extra guacamole and salsa for lunch.

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jacket potato
Noun

a potato cooked and served with its skin on

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beef stroganoff
Noun

a Russian dish made with sautéed beef strips, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream sauce, typically served over egg noodles or rice

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fish and chips
27.
fish and chips
Phrase

a dish of fried fish served with chips

We ordered fish and chips for lunch and enjoyed them by the seaside.

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casserole
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ca
sse
role
Noun

a large deep container with a lid in which food can be cooked in an oven

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kebab
29.
ke
bab
Noun

food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

They ordered chicken kebabs served with a side of rice and tzatziki sauce.

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ice cream
30.
ice cream
Noun

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

I accidentally dropped my ice cream cone on the ground, and it melted.

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tiramisu
31.
ti
ra
mi
su
Noun

an Italian sweet dish made with layers of cake covered with coffee, chocolate, and mascarpone cheese

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gelato
32.
ge
la
to
Noun

a traditional Italian frozen dessert that is similar to ice cream but has a denser, creamier texture and a lower fat content

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donut
33.
do
nut
Noun

a small, ring-shaped fried cake made from sweetened dough

She treated herself to a chocolate-glazed donut with sprinkles as a mid-morning snack.

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cookie
34.
coo
kie
Noun

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

He enjoyed a soft and buttery shortbread cookie with a cup of tea.

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biscuit
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bis
cuit
Noun

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Grandma's homemade biscuits are always a hit at family gatherings.

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cake
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cake
Noun

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

He baked a gluten-free almond cake for his friend with dietary restrictions.

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waffle
37.
wa
ffle
Noun

a dry batter cake that is patterned with small squares on both sides, topped with butter, cream or syrup

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cheesecake
38.
cheese
cake
Noun

a type of sweet dessert made from soft cheese on a cake or biscuit base

She baked a classic New York-style cheesecake for the party.

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pancake
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pan
cake
Noun

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

She flipped the pancake onto the griddle, eagerly awaiting the golden-brown perfection on the other side.

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muffin
40.
mu
ffin
Noun

a small cup-shaped cake that is sweet in taste, made with eggs and baking powder

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cupcake
41.
cup
cake
Noun

a small cake baked in the shape of a small cup and usually topped with frosting

She decorated each cupcake with swirls of colorful frosting and sprinkles, creating a sweet and festive treat.

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croissant
42.
croi
ssant
Noun

a curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast

As a child, she always looked forward to her grandmother's mashed potatoes, made with love and seasoned with nostalgia.

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baguette
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ba
guette
Noun

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

She bought a fresh baguette from the bakery to accompany her meal of cheese and wine.

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bread
44.
bread
Noun

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

I toasted a slice of bread and spread peanut butter on it for breakfast.

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pudding
45.
pu
dding
Noun

a sweet creamy dish made with milk, sugar, and flour, served cold as a dessert

She enjoyed a bowl of chocolate pudding after dinner as a sweet treat.

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pie
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pie
Noun

a food that is made by baking fruits, vegetables, or meat inside one or multiple layers of pastry

He made a delicious banana cream pie for us.

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tart
47.
tart
Adjective

having a sharp taste that stings the tongue

The lemon pie had a tart flavor that made my mouth pucker.

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omelet
48.
ome
let
Noun

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

She made a fluffy omelet for breakfast, filled with diced tomatoes, onions, and spinach.

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stew
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stew
Noun

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.

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mashed potato
Noun

potatoes that are boiled and then crushed to become soft and smooth

She served grilled chicken with mashed potato.

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