Food And Cooking Terminology

adjective describing someone or something as having a lot of muscle or bulk

• The chef recommended the beefy steak for its rich flavor and tenderness.
• I'm craving a big, beefy burger for lunch today.
• That guy at the gym is so beefy, he must lift weights all day.
• The contract negotiations were getting beefy, with both sides refusing to compromise.

noun a quantity of food that fills the stomach; a full stomach

• After the feast, everyone had a bellyful of food and could barely move.
• I ate so much pizza, I've got a bellyful and now I just want to take a nap.
• I had a bellyful of drama at work today, I can't wait to go home and relax.
• She had a bellyful of lies from her ex-boyfriend and decided to cut ties with him for good.

adjective lacking strong flavor; dull or uninteresting

• The dish was quite bland, lacking any distinct flavor profiles.
• I find the food here a bit bland, could use some more seasoning.
• This sandwich is so bland, it's like eating cardboard.
• Her personality is rather bland, she doesn't stand out in a crowd.

adjective meaning plentiful; abundant

• The region is known for its bountiful harvests of wheat and barley.
• My grandmother's garden is always bountiful with fresh vegetables.
• The party was bountiful with free food and drinks.
• Her heart was bountiful with love for all creatures big and small.

noun a food made from the pressed curds of milk

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• The cheese board at the event was beautifully arranged with a variety of cheeses.
• I always add extra cheese to my pizza because I love the gooey goodness.
• That movie was so cheesy, but I couldn't help but enjoy it.
• She's always the big cheese at work, making all the important decisions.

verb to consume food or drink

adverb completely or entirely

• It is important to eat up all of your vegetables to ensure you are getting enough nutrients.
• Come on, eat up before your food gets cold!
• I'm so hungry, I could eat up a horse right now.
• The new information was so interesting, I couldn't help but eat it up.

noun a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead or is to come

• The small sample of the dish provided a delightful foretaste of what was to come.
• Trying out the demo version of the game gave me a foretaste of its full potential.
• The trailer for the movie gave us a foretaste of the action-packed scenes to expect.
• The early success of the project was a foretaste of the great things to come.

adjective describing someone who is living in luxury or enjoying the best of everything

preposition indicating the position or location of someone who is living in luxury or enjoying the best of everything

• The wealthy elites are accustomed to living high on the hog with extravagant lifestyles.
• He's been living high on the hog ever since he got that promotion.
• She's always acting like she's high on the hog with her designer clothes and fancy car.
• After years of struggling, she finally landed a job that allowed her to live high on the hog.

noun a derogatory term for a person of German descent

• The chef prepared a traditional German dish with sauerkraut.
• I love adding kraut to my hot dogs for extra flavor.
• My grandma makes the best kraut and sausage dish.
• The political commentator referred to the opposing party as 'kraut' during the heated debate.

verb to soften or break down by soaking in a liquid

• The chef instructed the kitchen staff to macerate the fruit before adding it to the dessert.
• I like to macerate my strawberries with sugar before adding them to my yogurt.
• I heard that if you macerate the herbs with some vodka, it makes a really strong drink.
• The emotional pain seemed to macerate in her heart, becoming more intense with each passing day.

noun a quantity of food or drink that fills or can be put into the mouth

adjective describing something that is as much as a mouth can hold

• She took a small mouthful of the soup, savoring the flavors.
• I can't believe you ate that whole burger in one mouthful!
• He always talks with a mouthful of food, it's so annoying.
• The new information was a mouthful to digest all at once.

adjective having or resembling the taste or smell of nuts; crazy or eccentric

• The chef added a handful of chopped nutty almonds to the salad for extra crunch and flavor.
• I love the nutty taste of this granola bar, it's so delicious!
• That new comedy show is so nutty, I couldn't stop laughing the whole time.
• His conspiracy theories are getting more and more nutty as time goes on.

adjective having a rancid or stale taste or smell

• The reasty smell coming from the kitchen indicated that the food had been left out for too long.
• I can't eat that reasty sandwich, it's been sitting in my bag all day.
• Ew, that milk is reasty, don't drink it.
• His reasty attitude towards the project made it difficult to work with him.

noun the quality or state of being sour

• The sourness of the lemon made her pucker her lips.
• I can't handle the sourness of these candies!
• This drink has a real kick of sourness to it.
• The sourness of defeat lingered in the air after the game.

noun a state of being stale

adjective having lost its freshness or original quality; no longer new

• The bread had gone stale after being left out for too long.
• I don't want to eat those chips, they're stale.
• This popcorn is so stale, let's get some fresh stuff.
• The ideas presented in the meeting were stale and lacked creativity.

noun a slang term for a hot dog or a sausage, typically used in the context of food

• The traditional Austrian dish includes a wiener served with sauerkraut and mustard.
• I'm craving a hot dog with a wiener and all the toppings.
• Let's grill up some wieners for the barbecue this weekend.
• He's such a wiener, always trying to show off in front of everyone.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong feeling

• The book is so dense, it might as well be as thick as mince.
• I can't believe you didn't know that, you must be as thick as a brick.
• She's always making silly mistakes, she's as thick as shit sometimes.
• His arrogance is as thick as mince, he never listens to anyone else's opinions.

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

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• She delicately picked up the apple and took a satisfying bite into it.
• I can't wait to bite into that juicy burger!
• I dare you to bite into that spicy pepper!
• Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and bite into new opportunities.

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

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• When comparing the two investment options, it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• You can't compare their singing abilities, it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• Trying to decide between the two cars is like comparing apples and oranges.
• Their personalities are so different, it's like comparing apples and oranges.

adjective describing words that modify or describe a noun or pronoun

• After a hearty meal, the guests were all feeling fat and happy.
• I indulged in some delicious desserts and now I'm feeling fat and happy.
• I ate so much pizza, I'm totally fat and happy right now.
• She finally achieved her dream job and was feeling fat and happy about it.

adjective a slang term combining the words 'funky' and 'delicious' to describe something as both funky and delicious

• The funkalicious beats of the jazz band captivated the audience.
• I can't stop dancing to this funkalicious music!
• That party was so funkalicious, I had a blast!
• Her funky and unique style is truly funkalicious.