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Drinks and snacks – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: black coffee, cappuccino, melon, milkshake, salmon… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. black coffee /blæk 'kɒfi/ (phrase) — coffee served without milk or sugar
    Example: I prefer black coffee in the morning.
    Synonyms: plain coffee, coffee without milk
  2. cappuccino /,kæpʊ'tʃi:noʊ/ (noun) — coffee mixed with steamed milk and foam
    Example: She ordered a cappuccino after lunch.
    Synonyms: coffee with milk, espresso drink
  3. melon /'mɛlən/ (noun) — a large sweet fruit with a hard skin and juicy flesh
    Example: We ate a slice of melon.
    Synonyms: cantaloupe, sweet melon
  4. milkshake /'mɪlk,ʃeɪk/ (noun) — a cold drink made by mixing milk, ice cream, and flavoring
    Example: The kids shared a strawberry milkshake.
    Synonyms: shake, ice cream shake
  5. salmon /'sæmən/ (noun) — a pink fish that lives in the sea and is often eaten
    Example: We grilled salmon for lunch.
    Synonyms: fish, salmon fish
  6. serve v /sɜ:rv/ (verb) — To give food or drink to someone.
    Example: The waiter will serve the soup soon.
    Synonyms: present, dish up, provide
  7. smoothie /'smu:ði/ (noun) — a thick drink made by blending fruit, juice, or yogurt
    Example: She made a banana smoothie.
    Synonyms: shake, blended drink
  8. snack /snæk/ (noun) — a small amount of food eaten between meals
    Example: I had a snack after school.
    Synonyms: bite, light meal, nibble
  9. sour /'saʊər/ (adjective) — having a sharp, acidic flavor like lemon or vinegar
    Example: The lemon tastes sour.
    Synonyms: acidic, tart, sharp
  10. sparkling /'spɑ:rkəlɪŋ/ (adjective) — full of small bubbles, as in fizzy water
    Example: The sparkling water was very cold.
    Synonyms: fizzy, bubbly, carbonated
  11. spicy /'spaɪsi/ (adjective) — having a hot, strong flavor from spices
    Example: This curry is very spicy.
    Synonyms: hot, peppery, seasoned
  12. spinach /'spɪnɪtʃ/ (noun) — a green leafy vegetable often eaten raw or cooked
    Example: Spinach is good in soup.
    Synonyms: greens, leaf spinach
  13. starter /'stɑ:rtər/ (noun) — the first small dish in a meal
    Example: The starter was a small bowl of soup.
    Synonyms: appetizer, first course, entrée
  14. sunny /'sʌni/ (adjective) — bright with direct sunlight
    Example: It was sunny all afternoon.
    Synonyms: bright, clear
  15. sunset /'sʌnset/ (noun) — the time when the sun goes down below the horizon
    Example: We watched the sunset from the hill.
    Synonyms: dusk, sundown
  16. sunshine /'sʌnʃaɪn/ (noun) — light and warmth from the sun
    Example: We sat in the sunshine and talked.
    Synonyms: sunlight, sun
  17. swimming costume /'swɪmɪŋ ,kɒstju:m/ (noun) — A piece of clothing worn for swimming.
    Example: She wore her swimming costume to the pool.
    Synonyms: swimsuit, bathing suit
  18. the cold /ðə koʊld/ (phrase) — very low temperature or cold weather
    Example: The cold kept us indoors.
    Synonyms: chill, freezing weather
  19. thick fog /θɪk fɔ:ɡ/ (phrase) — air so full of tiny water drops that you cannot see far
    Example: A thick fog covered the road.
    Synonyms: dense fog, mist
  20. tin (of fruit, etc.) /tɪn/ (noun) — a metal container with a lid for keeping food
    Example: She opened a tin of peaches.
    Synonyms: can, container
  21. trainers /'treɪnərz/ (noun) — shoes made for sports or casual wear
    Example: I wear trainers when I run.
    Synonyms: sneakers, running shoes
  22. waffle /'wɑ:fəl/ (noun) — a soft, sweet cake with a pattern of small squares on top
    Example: She had waffles with syrup.
    Synonyms: grid cake, waffled cake
  23. well done [meat] wel /,wɛl 'dʌn/ (phrase) — meat cooked all the way through with no pink inside
    Example: I ordered my burger well done.
    Synonyms: fully cooked, thoroughly cooked, no pink
  24. wet /wet/ (adjective) — covered with water or another liquid
    Example: My shoes are wet from the rain.
    Synonyms: damp, moist
  25. wind n /wɪnd/ (noun) — moving air
    Example: The wind was very strong today.
    Synonyms: breeze, air current
  26. wrap /ræp/ (noun) — a thin flat bread rolled around a filling
    Example: I had a chicken wrap for dinner.
    Synonyms: rolled sandwich, wrap sandwich

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