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🇺🇸 English · C1

Food & Drinks in English · C1

60 English words and phrases for food & drinks, at C1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. savory
    savory

    I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones.

    I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones.

  2. palate
    palate

    The dish is designed for a refined palate.

    The dish is designed for a refined palate.

  3. garnish
    garnish

    Garnish the soup with fresh herbs.

    Garnish the soup with fresh herbs.

  4. indulge
    indulge

    Sometimes I indulge in chocolate cake.

    Sometimes I indulge in chocolate cake.

  5. culinary
    culinary

    She studied culinary arts in Paris.

    She studied culinary arts in Paris.

  6. delicacy
    delicacy

    Sea urchin is a local delicacy.

    Sea urchin is a local delicacy.

  7. aroma
    aroma

    The aroma of fresh bread filled the shop.

    The aroma of fresh bread filled the shop.

  8. connoisseur
    connoisseur

    He's a coffee connoisseur.

    He's a coffee connoisseur.

  9. ferment
    ferment

    Kimchi is made by fermenting cabbage.

    Kimchi is made by fermenting cabbage.

  10. umami
    umami

    Soy sauce adds a deep umami flavor to the dish.

    Soy sauce adds a deep umami flavor to the dish.

  11. zesty
    zesty

    The dressing has a zesty kick of lime.

    The dressing has a zesty kick of lime.

  12. tangy
    tangy

    I love the tangy taste of yogurt.

    I love the tangy taste of yogurt.

  13. robust
    robust

    This coffee has a wonderfully robust flavor.

    This coffee has a wonderfully robust flavor.

  14. decadent
    decadent

    We treated ourselves to a decadent chocolate fondue.

    We treated ourselves to a decadent chocolate fondue.

  15. epicurean
    epicurean

    He's known for his epicurean tastes.

    He's known for his epicurean tastes.

  16. gastronomy
    gastronomy

    The city is famous for its gastronomy.

    The city is famous for its gastronomy.

  17. artisanal
    artisanal

    They sell artisanal cheese at the market.

    They sell artisanal cheese at the market.

  18. charcuterie
    charcuterie

    The charcuterie board had three kinds of salami.

    The charcuterie board had three kinds of salami.

  19. sommelier
    sommelier

    The sommelier suggested a red wine for the steak.

    The sommelier suggested a red wine for the steak.

  20. terroir
    terroir

    Winemakers say the terroir shapes the grape's character.

    Winemakers say the terroir shapes the grape's character.

  21. locavore
    locavore

    As a locavore, she only eats food grown nearby.

    As a locavore, she only eats food grown nearby.

  22. offal
    offal

    Some cuisines make delicious dishes out of offal.

    Some cuisines make delicious dishes out of offal.

  23. pairing
    pairing

    The pairing of cheese and pear was perfect.

    The pairing of cheese and pear was perfect.

  24. infusion
    infusion

    The chef added a citrus infusion to the sauce.

    The chef added a citrus infusion to the sauce.

  25. reduction
    reduction

    He drizzled a balsamic reduction over the salad.

    He drizzled a balsamic reduction over the salad.

  26. plating
    plating

    The chef is known for his artistic plating.

    The chef is known for his artistic plating.

  27. palatable
    palatable

    The soup was bland but still palatable.

    The soup was bland but still palatable.

  28. delectable
    delectable

    The bakery window was full of delectable pastries.

    The bakery window was full of delectable pastries.

  29. succulent
    succulent

    The roast chicken was juicy and succulent.

    The roast chicken was juicy and succulent.

  30. morsel
    morsel

    She savored every last morsel of the cake.

    She savored every last morsel of the cake.

  31. This restaurant lives up to its reputation.
    This restaurant lives up to its reputation.
  32. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
    My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
  33. The chef puts a modern twist on classic dishes.
    The chef puts a modern twist on classic dishes.
  34. This wine pairs beautifully with the cheese.
    This wine pairs beautifully with the cheese.
  35. I have a real sweet tooth.
    I have a real sweet tooth.
  36. The recipe has been handed down for generations.
    The recipe has been handed down for generations.
  37. One man's meat is another man's poison.
    One man's meat is another man's poison.
  38. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
    There's no such thing as a free lunch.
  39. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    Too many cooks spoil the broth.
  40. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
    The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
  41. He really brings home the bacon for his family.
    He really brings home the bacon for his family.
  42. She's got a lot on her plate this week.
    She's got a lot on her plate this week.
  43. Let's not put all our eggs in one basket.
    Let's not put all our eggs in one basket.
  44. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
    The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
  45. He's buttering up the boss before asking for a raise.
    He's buttering up the boss before asking for a raise.
  46. This little bakery is selling like hotcakes.
    This little bakery is selling like hotcakes.
  47. Half-baked plans rarely turn out well.
    Half-baked plans rarely turn out well.
  48. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
    You can't have your cake and eat it too.
  49. She stayed cool as a cucumber during the interview.
    She stayed cool as a cucumber during the interview.
  50. Order only what you can actually finish.
    Order only what you can actually finish.
  51. This meal is truly food for the soul.
    This meal is truly food for the soul.
  52. He took the critic's harsh review with a grain of salt.
    He took the critic's harsh review with a grain of salt.
  53. The staff treats every guest like family here.
    The staff treats every guest like family here.
  54. Great cooking is equal parts science and instinct.
    Great cooking is equal parts science and instinct.
  55. A good meal can turn a bad day around.
    A good meal can turn a bad day around.
  56. She has an incredibly refined palate for wine.
    She has an incredibly refined palate for wine.
  57. The dish was a masterclass in balancing flavors.
    The dish was a masterclass in balancing flavors.
  58. Some dishes are simply an acquired taste.
    Some dishes are simply an acquired taste.
  59. Nothing beats a home-cooked meal after a long trip.
    Nothing beats a home-cooked meal after a long trip.
  60. The best meals are the ones shared with good company.
    The best meals are the ones shared with good company.

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