Food And Beverage Terminology

noun a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, usually eaten in the late morning or early afternoon

• The hotel restaurant offers a delightful brunch menu every Sunday.
• Let's grab some brunch at that cute cafe down the street.
• Brunch is the perfect excuse for day drinking with friends.
• Brunch symbolizes a leisurely and indulgent way to start the day.

noun A small restaurant or cafeteria, especially one in a military or school setting

• The employees gathered in the canteen for their lunch break.
• Let's grab a bite to eat at the canteen.
• I heard the canteen has some bomb food.
• The canteen of ideas was overflowing with creativity.

noun a feeling of coldness, typically associated with a decrease in temperature

verb to relax or take it easy

adjective relaxed or easy-going

adverb in a relaxed or easy-going manner

• It is important to take breaks and chill in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Let's just chill and watch a movie tonight.
• I'm just gonna chill at home and binge-watch my favorite show.
• After a long day, I like to chill by taking a walk in the park to clear my mind.

noun food items

adjective related to food or edibles

• The store specializes in high-quality comestibles sourced from local farms.
• I'm going to grab some comestibles from the grocery store for the party.
• Let's pick up some fancy comestibles for the picnic.
• Literature can be considered as intellectual comestibles for the mind.

noun Dairy products are food products made from milk or containing milk ingredients. They include items such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter.

• Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are rich in calcium and protein.
• I always make sure to grab some dairy products from the store for breakfast.
• I can't have dairy products because they make me feel bloated.
• Including dairy products in your diet is like adding a touch of richness to your meals.

noun a period of time, usually in the late afternoon or early evening, during which drinks are sold at reduced prices in a bar or restaurant

• The restaurant offers a happy hour special from 5 to 7 pm every day.
• Let's grab some drinks during happy hour at the bar down the street.
• I love hitting up the spot for happy hour, they have the best deals on drinks.
• For me, happy hour is like a little slice of heaven after a long day at work.

verb to eagerly accept or enjoy something, usually in large quantities

• The cat would often lap up milk from a saucer.
• I just love to lap up the attention when I'm with my friends.
• He's always trying to lap up all the credit for our group projects.
• She would lap up every word of wisdom her grandmother shared with her.

noun a list of dishes available at a restaurant

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• The restaurant offers a diverse menu with options for every dietary preference.
• Hey, have you checked out the menu at that new place down the street?
• I'm starving, let's grab some grub from the menu at that spot we love.
• When faced with a difficult decision, sometimes it helps to think of life as a menu with many choices.

noun a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland

verb to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

• The mother bird carefully nestles her eggs in the nest.
• I like to nestle under a cozy blanket when it's cold outside.
• Let's nestle up on the couch and watch a movie.
• The small town nestles between the mountains, creating a picturesque setting.

noun a place where alcoholic drinks are served and people gather to socialize

• The local pub is a popular spot for social gatherings.
• Let's meet up at the pub for a drink after work.
• I heard there's a new pub in town that's lit!
• The library is like a pub for book lovers.

noun a light snack or drink, especially one provided in a public place or at a public event

• During the conference break, attendees can enjoy some refreshments provided by the organizers.
• Let's grab some refreshments before heading to the next session.
• I'm feeling thirsty, let's go grab some refreshments.
• A good book can be a refreshment for the mind after a long day.

noun an act of assistance or benefit

verb to perform duties or services for someone or something

adjective used to describe something that is suitable or intended for serving food or drinks

preposition used to indicate the purpose or function of something, as in 'serve as'

• The waiter will serve us our meals shortly.
• I'll serve you a slice of cake in a minute.
• Let me serve you some tea, bro.
• Her dedication to the community truly serves as an inspiration to us all.

adjective having little fabric or material; revealing or showing a lot of skin; insufficient in size or amount

• The skimpy budget allocation for the project caused delays in implementation.
• She was wearing a skimpy dress to the party last night.
• I can't believe he only left a skimpy tip for the waiter.
• His knowledge of the subject was only skimpy at best.

noun a small establishment where light meals or snacks are served

• The hotel lobby has a snack bar where guests can purchase light refreshments.
• Let's grab a quick bite at the snack bar before the movie starts.
• I'm craving some snacks, let's hit up the snack bar at the mall.
• The library is like a snack bar for knowledge, offering a variety of resources to satisfy your intellectual hunger.

noun a meal prepared in a restaurant and intended to be eaten elsewhere

verb to remove something from a place

adjective used to describe food that is intended to be eaten elsewhere

preposition used to indicate the removal or extraction of something from a place

• I will take out the trash after dinner.
• Let's take out some pizza for dinner tonight.
• I'm craving some takeout Chinese food right now.
• We need to take out the competition in order to succeed in the market.

noun the act of perceiving flavor through the mouth

verb the act of sampling or experiencing the flavor of something

• The wine tasting event featured a variety of red and white wines from different regions.
• I love going to wine tastings with my friends to try out new flavors.
• Let's hit up that new ice cream shop for some serious tasting!
• She had a tasting of success when her hard work finally paid off.

noun a room or establishment where tea and light refreshments are served

• The tearoom in the hotel serves a wide variety of teas and pastries.
• Let's meet at the tearoom for some tea and scones.
• I heard that new tearoom is lit, we should check it out.
• The tearoom symbolizes a place of peace and tranquility in the midst of chaos.

noun A shortened informal term for spaghetti.

• The restaurant served a delicious plate of spaghetti with homemade Spag sauce.
• Let's grab some Spag for dinner tonight.
• I'm craving some Spag right now.
• His explanation was so convoluted, it was like trying to untangle a plate of Spag.

noun a restaurant or establishment that serves brunch

• The brunchner was pleased with the variety of options available at the buffet.
• I heard that Sarah is a big brunchner and loves trying out new brunch spots in the city.
• My friend is a total brunchner - she can never resist a good avocado toast.
• As a brunchner of life, she always looks for the sweet and savory moments in every situation.

noun party - a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment

• The company is hosting a pizza party to celebrate the successful completion of the project.
• Hey, are you coming to the pizza party at Sarah's place tonight?
• Dude, that pizza party was lit last night!
• Having a pizza party with my thoughts and emotions tonight.

noun a type of Basque tapas or snack typically served on a stick

adjective used to describe the style of small snacks or tapas served on a stick

• The pintxo is a traditional Basque appetizer consisting of a small slice of bread topped with various ingredients.
• Let's go grab some pintxos at the local tapas bar.
• I could really go for some pintxos right now, they're so tasty!
• The variety of flavors in a pintxo can be seen as a metaphor for the diversity of life experiences.

noun a taste or flavor that is not immediately appealing to someone, but becomes more enjoyable over time as one becomes accustomed to it

• Some types of cheese can be an acquired taste for those not used to strong flavors.
• Sushi is definitely an acquired taste, but once you love it, you can't get enough!
• Durian fruit is an acquired taste - some people love it, while others can't stand the smell.
• Appreciating abstract art can be an acquired taste, as it may take time to understand and enjoy.

verb to introduce air into a substance, typically by stirring or shaking

• The aerated water was refreshing on a hot summer day.
• I love the bubbly taste of aerated drinks.
• Let's grab some fizzy aerated beverages for the party.
• Her mind felt aerated after a long meditation session.

noun a period of time or activity that occurs after dinner

adjective describing a period of time or activity that occurs after dinner

• The afterdinner speech was eloquently delivered by the guest of honor.
• Let's go for a walk afterdinner to help digest all that food.
• I always feel like taking a nap afterdinner, it's like a food coma.
• Afterdinner, the real fun begins with board games and laughter.

noun a meal or gathering that takes place after supper

• The family always enjoys a quiet conversation aftersupper.
• Let's watch a movie aftersupper tonight.
• I'm craving some ice cream aftersupper.
• Aftersupper is the perfect time to unwind and relax.