Food And Cooking Vocabulary

noun a type of firework that makes a loud noise when ignited

• The chef prepared a variety of bangers for the guests at the dinner party.
• I love going to the pub and ordering some bangers and mash.
• Those sausages are absolute bangers, mate!
• The new album by the band is full of musical bangers that will surely be hits.

noun a firm bite or chew

verb to bite or chew with force and noise

• The horse chomped on the carrots eagerly.
• My dog loves to chomp on his favorite chew toy.
• I could hear him chomping away on his popcorn during the movie.
• The competitor chomped at the bit, eager to start the race.

noun bread that is consumed on a daily basis

• It is important to pray for our daily bread, as mentioned in the Lord's Prayer.
• I always make sure to grab my daily bread from the bakery down the street.
• I need to hustle to earn my daily bread and pay the bills.
• Education is the key to unlocking opportunities for our daily bread in the modern world.

noun a type of bread roll

verb to slam or forcefully put something into a container or receptacle

• The basketball player executed a perfect dunk during the game.
• I can't wait to see him dunk on the other team!
• He totally posterized that defender with a sick dunk!
• She decided to take a risk and dunk her toes into the world of entrepreneurship.

adjective relating to or suffering from indigestion; having a gloomy or irritable disposition

• The dyspeptic patient was advised to follow a strict diet to alleviate his symptoms.
• My dyspeptic uncle always complains about his stomach problems after eating spicy food.
• I can't hang out with Sarah when she's dyspeptic, she gets so grumpy.
• The dyspeptic atmosphere in the office made it difficult for employees to focus on their work.

noun enthusiastic enjoyment or appreciation

adverb with enthusiasm or enjoyment

• The artist painted with great gusto, carefully applying each brushstroke.
• I ate the pizza with gusto, savoring every bite.
• She danced at the party with so much gusto, everyone was impressed.
• The team tackled the project with gusto, showing great enthusiasm and dedication.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a particular item or object

• The chef prepared a delicious beef stew for the dinner party.
• I'm in a stew trying to figure out what to wear to the event.
• She's always in a stew about something, it's exhausting.
• The team found themselves in a stew after losing their star player to injury.

noun the lower part of a person's or animal's cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping

• The chef carefully trimmed the excess fat from the jowl of the pork before roasting it.
• I always find the jowl of the chicken to be the juiciest part.
• I can't believe you ate that entire plate of jowls, you must be really hungry.
• The two politicians were locked in a battle, each trying to gain the upper hand and bring the other to political jowl.

noun a small, quick bite or morsel

verb to take small bites or gentle bites, especially at something

adjective describing something that is small or done in small amounts

• She took a small nibble of the cheese before deciding to try another appetizer.
• Just have a little nibble of the cake, it won't spoil your dinner.
• I could go for a quick nibble of those chips, they look so good.
• The company decided to nibble away at the competition's market share with their new marketing strategy.

adjective having a glazed or dazed appearance, typically due to being drunk or intoxicated

• She appeared pie eyed after drinking too much champagne at the party.
• He was totally pie eyed by the end of the night.
• I can't believe how pie eyed she got last night!
• The team was pie eyed with excitement after winning the championship.

noun a person or thing belonging to or characteristic of a particular region

adjective describing or relating to a particular region

• The company is expanding its operations into regional markets.
• Let's take a road trip and explore some regional attractions.
• I love checking out the local scene in regional areas.
• His influence extends beyond national borders, reaching into regional spheres.

adjective Describing a person or thing that can be relied on or trusted; dependable.

• The trusty old pocket watch had been passed down through generations.
• I always bring my trusty umbrella with me on rainy days.
• I can always count on my trusty sidekick to have my back.
• In times of uncertainty, her trusty intuition never failed her.

noun a sudden burst of energy or electrical charge

verb to strike or hit with a sudden burst of energy

• The scientist used a high-voltage machine to zap the bacteria in the lab.
• I'll just zap this message over to you so you can see it right away.
• I love watching those superhero movies where they zap the bad guys with their special powers.
• Her quick wit and sharp tongue could zap anyone who dared to challenge her in a debate.