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Food preparation – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: clog, cooker, dollop, frying pan, grill (v.)… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. clog /klɑg/ (verb) — to block so that nothing can pass through
    Example: Grease can clog the pipe.
    Synonyms: block, jam
  2. cooker /'kʊkər/ (noun) — a machine used for cooking food
    Example: The cooker is in the kitchen.
    Synonyms: stove, oven, range
  3. dollop /'dɑ:lɑ:p/ (noun) — a small lump or spoonful of soft food
    Example: She added a dollop of cream to the pie.
    Synonyms: blob, spoonful
  4. frying pan /'fraɪɪŋ pæn/ (noun) — a flat metal pan used for frying food
    Example: Heat the oil in a frying pan.
    Synonyms: skillet, frypan
  5. grill (v.) /ɡrɪl/ (verb) — to cook food over direct heat
    Example: We grilled the chicken outside.
    Synonyms: broil, barbecue, charbroil
  6. moisten /'mɔɪsən/ (verb) — to make something slightly wet
    Example: Please moisten the cloth before cleaning the screen.
    Synonyms: dampen, wet slightly
  7. nibbles /'nɪbəlz/ (noun) — small snacks eaten between meals
    Example: We served some nibbles with drinks.
    Synonyms: snacks, light bites, hors d'oeuvres
  8. nutrition /nju:'trɪʃən/ (noun) — the process of taking in and using food for health and growth
    Example: Good nutrition helps children grow strong.
    Synonyms: diet, nourishment, healthy eating
  9. nutrition label /nju:'trɪʃən 'leɪbəl/ (noun) — a printed list showing the food value and contents of a product
    Example: Check the nutrition label before you buy it.
    Synonyms: food label, nutritional information, nutrition facts
  10. nutritious /nju:'trɪʃəs/ (adjective) — giving the body the food it needs to stay healthy
    Example: This soup is nutritious and filling.
    Synonyms: healthy, wholesome, nourishing
  11. oatmeal /'oʊtmi:l/ (noun) — a hot breakfast food made from rolled oats cooked in water or milk
    Example: I had oatmeal with fruit for breakfast.
    Synonyms: porridge, oats, hot cereal
  12. paint /peɪnt/ (verb) — to put colored liquid on a surface to make a picture or cover it
    Example: He painted the wall blue.
    Synonyms: coat, cover, apply paint
  13. porridge /'pɔ:rɪdʒ/ (noun) — a soft breakfast food made by boiling grain in water or milk
    Example: She ate a bowl of porridge before school.
    Synonyms: oatmeal, hot cereal, gruel
  14. portion /'pɔ:rʃən/ (noun) — an amount of food served for one person
    Example: She asked for a small portion of rice.
    Synonyms: serving, helping, ration
  15. pour /pɔ:r/ (verb) — to make liquid flow out of a container
    Example: Pour the milk into the glass.
    Synonyms: spill, tip, decant
  16. preservative /prɪ'zɜ:rvətɪv/ (noun) — A substance added to food to stop it from spoiling.
    Example: This yogurt has no preservatives.
    Synonyms: additive, stabilizer, antimicrobial agent
  17. recipe /'rɛsəpi/ (noun) — A set of instructions for making a dish.
    Example: This recipe is easy to follow.
    Synonyms: formula, instructions, directions
  18. savour /'seɪvər/ (verb) — To enjoy something fully and slowly.
    Example: She sat back to savour the moment.
    Synonyms: enjoy, appreciate, relish
  19. savoury /'seɪvəri/ (adjective) — having a salty or spicy taste, not sweet
    Example: The soup was warm and savoury.
    Synonyms: salty, spicy, flavorful
  20. say when /seɪ wɛn/ (phrase) — a signal to stop pouring or adding more
    Example: Say when, and I'll stop pouring.
    Synonyms: stop, enough, that's all
  21. set up /set ʌp/ (phrase) — to arrange or prepare something for use
    Example: They set up the tent before dark.
    Synonyms: arrange, prepare, install
  22. sift /sɪft/ (verb) — to pass dry material through a fine screen to remove lumps or dirt
    Example: Sift the flour before you mix it.
    Synonyms: strain, screen
  23. sizzle /'sɪzəl/ (verb) — to make a hissing sound while cooking
    Example: The bacon began to sizzle in the pan.
    Synonyms: fry, hiss, crackle
  24. skillet /'skɪlɪt/ (noun) — a flat metal pan used for frying food
    Example: He cooked eggs in a skillet.
    Synonyms: frying pan, pan
  25. spill /spɪl/ (verb) — to let liquid fall or flow out by accident
    Example: She spilled the milk on the table.
    Synonyms: pour out, slop
  26. stew /stju:/ (noun) — A dish cooked slowly in liquid with meat and vegetables.
    Example: She made a beef stew for dinner.
    Synonyms: ragout, hotpot, braise
  27. stove /stoʊv/ (noun) — a cooking appliance with burners on top
    Example: The soup is warming on the stove.
    Synonyms: range, cooktop, heater
  28. sweeten /'swi:tən/ (verb) — make something taste sweeter
    Example: Add sugar to sweeten the tea.
    Synonyms: make sweeter, sugar
  29. thicken /'θɪkən/ (verb) — to make a liquid or mixture less runny
    Example: Heat the soup to thicken it.
    Synonyms: concentrate, make thicker
  30. thin (v.) /θɪn/ (verb) — to make something less thick or less crowded
    Example: Thin the paint with a little water.
    Synonyms: dilute, reduce

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