Fine Dining Terms

noun a collective term for knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

• The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery for the guests.
• Don't forget to grab some cutlery before sitting down to eat.
• I always carry my own cutlery in case the restaurant's is dirty.
• Education is the cutlery that helps us consume knowledge.

noun a quality of style and beauty in behavior, appearance, or design

• The ballroom was filled with an air of elegance as the guests arrived in their finest attire.
• She carried herself with such elegance, even in a simple jeans and t-shirt.
• That car has so much elegance, it's straight fire.
• The dancer moved with the elegance of a swan, gliding effortlessly across the stage.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, degree, or frequency

noun a term used to describe elaborate or frilly decoration or clothing

• The ballerina's tutu was adorned with intricate froufrou detailing.
• She loves adding froufrou decorations to her room to make it more girly.
• I can't stand all that froufrou stuff, I prefer a more minimalist style.
• His speech was filled with froufrou language, making it hard to understand his true message.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a higher than average cost or value

• The designer handbag was quite pricey due to the high quality materials used.
• I didn't realize how pricey that restaurant was until I saw the menu.
• I can't believe how pricey those concert tickets are, it's highway robbery!
• The emotional toll of the breakup was much more pricey than I initially thought.

noun a sumptuous feast or entertainment; entertainment provided at another's expense

• The regalement of guests at the banquet was meticulously planned by the event organizers.
• I always look forward to the regalement of delicious food at family gatherings.
• The regalement of free samples at the store was a pleasant surprise for shoppers.
• The regalement of beautiful scenery on our road trip was a feast for the eyes.

noun a fancy evening party or social gathering, typically held in the evening

• The ambassador hosted a grand soiree at the embassy last night.
• I heard Sarah's throwing a soiree at her place this weekend.
• Let's crash that fancy soiree down the street.
• The meeting turned into a political soiree with all the heated debates.

noun a dish that includes both seafood ('surf') and meat ('turf')

conjunction used to connect the two elements in the dish, indicating that both are included

• The restaurant offered a surf and turf option on their menu, consisting of lobster and steak.
• I'm craving some surf and turf for dinner tonight, let's go out to eat.
• Let's splurge on some surf and turf for a fancy date night.
• The collaboration between the marketing and sales teams was like a surf and turf dish, combining the best of both worlds.

adjective a slang term used to describe something that is expensive or costs a lot of money

• The cost of living in this city is quite high, making everything seem expenny.
• I can't afford to go out to eat tonight, it's too expenny.
• I'm not going to that store, their prices are expenny!
• She always goes for the expenny option, never settling for less.

adjective lowered or depressed in position or condition

• The artist abaissé the brightness of the painting to create a more subdued atmosphere.
• She abaissé the volume on the TV so we could talk without shouting.
• I abaissé my expectations for the party after hearing the guest list.
• The defeat abaissé his spirits and left him feeling despondent.