Meal Planning Vocabulary

noun a meal that combines breakfast and lunch, usually eaten in the late morning or early afternoon

• The hotel restaurant offers a delightful brunch menu every Sunday.
• Let's grab some brunch at that cute cafe down the street.
• Brunch is the perfect excuse for day drinking with friends.
• Brunch symbolizes a leisurely and indulgent way to start the day.

noun the art or activity of cooking and preparing food

• The school offers a wide range of cookery classes for students interested in culinary arts.
• I love trying out new recipes I find in cookery books.
• My grandma's cookery skills are off the charts!
• The cookery of words in her novel created a flavorful story.

noun a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons

verb to restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight or for medical reasons

• It is important to maintain a balanced diet for optimal health.
• I'm trying to stick to a healthy diet to lose some weight.
• I'm on a strict diet to get in shape for summer.
• His diet of fast food and soda is not helping his energy levels.