Food And Nutrition Vocabulary

noun a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one

adjective cowardly or fearful

• The chicken was marinated in a blend of herbs and spices before being roasted to perfection.
• Let's grab some fried chicken for lunch today!
• I can't believe she chickened out of skydiving at the last minute.
• She's always been the mother hen of the group, looking out for everyone like a chicken protecting her chicks.

noun the act of consuming something

verb to eat, drink, or use up something

• It is important to monitor the amount of food we consume each day.
• I can't believe how much junk food I consume when I'm stressed.
• I consume way too much caffeine to stay awake during late-night study sessions.
• Her passion for music consumes her every waking moment.

verb to eat, drink, or use up something

adjective having been used up or exhausted

• The food was consumed quickly by the hungry guests.
• We consumed all the snacks at the party.
• I totally consumed that new series on Netflix in one weekend.
• Her passion for art consumed her every waking moment.

noun a person who is needy; a beggar

adjective feeling or showing the need for food

• After skipping breakfast, I was feeling quite hungry by mid-morning.
• I'm so hungry, let's grab some food before we head out.
• I could eat a horse, I'm so hungry right now.
• His hunger for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.

noun a type of food that comes from animals, such as beef, pork, or chicken

• The butcher shop offers a wide selection of high-quality meats.
• Let's grill some meat for dinner tonight.
• I'm craving some juicy meat right now.
• His argument was the meat of the presentation, providing the most substance.

noun A small amount of food eaten between meals.

verb To eat a snack.

• During the meeting, they provided a variety of snacks for the attendees.
• I always keep some snacks in my bag in case I get hungry.
• Let's grab some snacks and chill at my place.
• Music is like a snack for the soul, always refreshing and uplifting.

adjective a blend of the words 'hungry' and 'angry', describing a state of irritability or anger resulting from hunger

• The professor became hangry during the long meeting without a break.
• I get so hangry when I haven't eaten for a while.
• I'm feeling super hangry right now, let's grab some food.
• His hangry attitude towards the situation showed his impatience and frustration.