Food And Cooking Terms

noun a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

• His appetite for knowledge drove him to pursue higher education.
• I've got a huge appetite today, let's order some pizza!
• I could eat a horse, that's how big my appetite is right now.
• Her appetite for success knows no bounds, she is always striving for more.

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'brown' describes the color of something

• The brown leather chair in the office adds a touch of sophistication.
• I love your brown boots, they look really cool.
• Check out that brown ride, it's totally rad.
• His eyes turned brown with envy when he saw her new car.

noun a cold temperature

adjective describing a temperature that is cold but not freezing

• The weather forecast predicts a chilly evening with temperatures dropping below freezing.
• I need to grab my jacket before heading out, it's getting chilly outside.
• I'm feeling a bit chilly, do you mind turning up the heat?
• The atmosphere in the room turned chilly as soon as they walked in.

noun a small mass of dough cooked by boiling or steaming, typically filled with meat or vegetables

• The delicate dumpling was carefully crafted by the skilled chef.
• Let's grab some dumplings for lunch, I'm craving them!
• These dumplings are the bomb, you have to try them!
• The dumpling of wisdom is filled with knowledge and experience.

noun a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and typically has fins and scales

• The restaurant served a delicious grilled fish for dinner.
• Let's go fishing at the lake this weekend.
• That party was so lit, we were all just fishing around for snacks.
• She felt like a fish out of water in the new school.

noun a phrase that refers to someone who is lively or energetic

adjective describes the state of being energetic or lively

preposition shows the relationship between 'full' and 'beans'

• The children were full of beans after playing in the park all afternoon.
• She's always full of beans in the morning before her coffee.
• I was so full of beans after that workout, I felt like I could conquer the world!
• His presentation was full of beans, with lots of energy and enthusiasm.

verb present participle form of the verb 'glow', which means to emit light or heat

adjective describes a quality or characteristic of something, in this case, the quality of emitting light or heat

• The glowing reviews from critics helped boost the film's popularity.
• She had a glowing smile on her face when she saw the surprise party.
• That new highlighter has my cheeks glowing like never before.
• His passion for the project was evident in the glowing way he talked about it.

verb to offer unsolicited advice or commentary in a casual or informal manner, especially during a card game or other activity

• During the chess tournament, the spectators were not allowed to kibitz and had to remain silent.
• Hey, stop kibitzing and let me concentrate on my work.
• I love going to the bar with my friends and kibitzing about random stuff.
• The wise old man would often kibitz with the young children, sharing his knowledge and stories.

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun. In this case, 'large' describes the size of something.

• The company invested in a large manufacturing facility to increase production capacity.
• I bought a large pizza for us to share at the party.
• That new TV is so large, it's like a mini movie theater in your living room.
• Her heart was filled with a large amount of love for her family.

adjective used to describe something that is attractive or pleasing to the eye

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the degree or manner of something

• The garden was adorned with pretty flowers of various colors.
• She looked pretty in that dress.
• That new song is pretty lit.
• The idea of traveling the world sounded pretty appealing to her.

noun a state or time of greatest strength, vigor, or success in a person's life

verb prepare (something) for use or action, typically by means of a special process

adjective of the best possible quality; excellent

• The company is focused on delivering prime quality products to its customers.
• I always go to that prime spot for the best burgers in town.
• She's always looking for a prime opportunity to show off her skills.
• In his prime, he was considered the prime example of a successful businessman.

noun a very small amount or quantity

• She added just a smidgen of salt to the soup to enhance the flavor.
• Can you pass me a smidgen more of that sauce?
• I only need a smidgen of your time to ask a quick question.
• His contribution may seem small, but it added a smidgen of hope to the situation.

adjective not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind

• The chef refused to serve the unpalatable dish to the customers.
• I can't eat this, it's just too unpalatable for me.
• This food is nasty, it's totally unpalatable.
• The idea of working with him was unpalatable to her.

adjective an adjective that describes something as distasteful or unpleasant

• The taste of the medicine was quite yucky.
• I don't want to eat that, it looks yucky.
• This food is so yucky, I can't stand it.
• The thought of having to clean the bathroom is yucky to me.

noun a person from Trinidad and Tobago or of Trinidadian descent

• Trini is a colloquial term used to refer to someone from Trinidad and Tobago.
• I met a Trini at the party last night, she was really fun to talk to.
• Hey Trini, what's up? You coming to the beach later?
• Her vibrant personality reminded me of a true Trini spirit.

noun a slang term for a full or packed situation or event

adjective used to describe something that is completely full or packed

• The parking lot was chocka with cars during the peak shopping hours.
• The concert was chocka with fans cheering for their favorite band.
• The party was chocka with people dancing and having a great time.
• Her schedule was chocka with meetings and appointments, leaving her with little free time.

noun a small sponge cake typically baked in a shell-shaped mold

adjective describing word that modifies a noun

• The madeleine is a traditional French pastry that is often enjoyed with tea or coffee.
• I love having a madeleine with my morning coffee.
• Let's grab some madeleines for our picnic later.
• The smell of the madeleine brought back memories of my childhood.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

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

• He quickly snarfed down his lunch before heading to the meeting.
• I always snarf down my food when I'm really hungry.
• Let's snarf down these burgers before the movie starts.
• She can snarf down information like a sponge, always eager to learn more.

adjective describing or quantifying the noun 'couple'

preposition showing the relationship between 'a couple' and the following noun

article indicating that 'couple' is not a specific number, but a small, indefinite quantity

• I will need a couple of days to review the documents thoroughly.
• Let's grab a couple of drinks after work.
• I just need a couple of more bucks to buy that new game.
• She has a couple of tricks up her sleeve to win the competition.