Food Terminology

noun the act of biting and grinding food with the teeth

verb to bite and grind food with the teeth

• It is important to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing.
• Don't forget to chew your gum before blowing bubbles.
• I can't believe you chewed me out in front of everyone!
• She likes to chew on new ideas before making a decision.

noun a person who eats a meal

verb to eat

• It is customary to eat three meals a day, with lunch being the main meal for many people.
• Let's grab a bite to eat at that new restaurant down the street.
• I'm starving, let's go chow down on some pizza.
• She devoured the book in one sitting, eager to learn all she could from it.

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being, in this case 'condensed' is the past tense of the verb 'condense', meaning to make something more compact or concentrated

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'condensed' describes something that has been made more compact or concentrated

• The scientist published a paper on the condensed matter physics.
• I prefer condensed milk in my coffee instead of regular milk.
• Let's watch the condensed version of the movie instead of the full one.
• His speech was so condensed that it left the audience wanting more.

noun a thick, messy substance or mixture

• The chef carefully spooned the glop of sauce onto the plate before adding the final garnish.
• I accidentally spilled the glop of ketchup on my shirt while eating my burger.
• I can't believe you're eating that glop of leftover pizza for breakfast.
• The politician's speech was just a glop of empty promises with no real substance.

noun a foolish or silly person

• The scientist discovered a new species of goober in the rainforest.
• My little brother is such a goober, always making silly faces.
• I can't believe you fell for that prank, you're such a goober!
• Her goober of a boyfriend always seems to get himself into trouble.

noun a small piece or portion of something

• The archaeologist discovered a golden nugget buried deep underground.
• I found a nugget of information that might help us solve the case.
• That new restaurant serves up some tasty chicken nuggets.
• Her advice was a valuable nugget of wisdom that I will always remember.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing or set of things, such as 'side'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, such as 'on'

• The chef prepared a delicious sauce to serve on the side of the main course.
• I always like to have some fries on the side with my burger.
• Let's grab some extra guac on the side for our tacos.
• She always keeps her emotions hidden, but I could tell there was something troubling her on the side.

noun a magazine or book containing lurid subject matter and being characteristically printed on rough, unfinished paper

verb to reduce to pulp

• The pulp of the orange contains a high amount of vitamin C.
• I love drinking orange juice with pulp in it.
• I can't stand pulp in my juice, it feels weird in my mouth.
• The pulp of the story revealed the true intentions of the protagonist.

noun young fish or shellfish

• The company only focuses on major clients and doesn't bother with small fry.
• I don't want to waste time dealing with small fry customers.
• I'm not interested in hanging out with small fry like him.
• In the grand scheme of things, he's just a small fry in the world of politics.

noun a buffet meal with a variety of hot and cold dishes, hors d'oeuvres, etc.

• The event featured a smorgasbord of gourmet dishes from various cuisines.
• I love going to buffets because you get to enjoy a smorgasbord of different foods.
• Let's hit up that new food truck, they have a smorgasbord of tasty treats.
• The art exhibition was a smorgasbord of creativity and talent.

noun a small sausage, especially a frankfurter

adjective used to describe someone or something as weak or timid

• The hot dog vendor served a delicious weenie at the event.
• I can't believe you ate that tiny weenie in one bite!
• Stop being such a weenie and just jump off the diving board!
• She may seem tough, but deep down she's just a little weenie when it comes to scary movies.

noun a small or insignificant person or thing

• The whiffet was trained to assist the elderly residents in the nursing home.
• My whiffet loves to play fetch in the backyard.
• That little whiffet is full of energy and mischief.
• The new intern was like a whiffet, eager to learn and always running around.

noun a type of food that is easy to eat and digest

• The company specializes in producing a wide range of cannabis-infused edibles.
• I love snacking on edibles while watching movies.
• Let's grab some edibles and chill at the park.
• His words were like edibles, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

noun a noun representing something that is edible or fit to be eaten

• The chef prepared a variety of comestible dishes for the dinner party.
• I'm craving some comestible snacks right now.
• Let's grab some comestibles and have a picnic in the park.
• Her words were like comestibles for my soul, providing comfort and nourishment.

noun PB can be an abbreviation for a public bathroom, a restroom or facility available for use by the general public.

• The company's financial report shows an increase in PB ratio this quarter.
• I heard PB is going to be the main topic of discussion at the meeting.
• PB is the go-to snack for a quick energy boost.
• His words were like PB, spreading comfort and joy to everyone around him.