Food vocabulary in English, including common categories like fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and kitchen essentials.
Fruits
Common fruits in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| apple | I eat an apple every day. | apples | She bought three apples. | A sweet, round fruit. | fruit |
| banana | He peeled a banana. | bananas | They shared two bananas. | A long, yellow fruit. | fruit |
| orange | She drank orange juice. | oranges | There are five oranges. | A citrus fruit. | fruit |
| grape | I like grape juice. | grapes | We ate some grapes. | Small, round fruit. | fruit |
| strawberry | The strawberry is red. | strawberries | I added strawberries to my yogurt. | A red, sweet fruit. | fruit |
| watermelon | We had watermelon at the picnic. | watermelons | They bought two watermelons. | A large, green fruit with red inside. | fruit |
| pineapple | Pineapple is tasty on pizza. | pineapples | She bought a pineapple. | A tropical fruit with spiky skin. | fruit |
| cherry | The cherry is on top of the cake. | cherries | I ate a bunch of cherries. | Small, red fruit. | fruit |
| kiwi | Kiwi is green inside. | kiwis | He ate two kiwis. | A small, fuzzy fruit. | fruit |
| mango | The mango is sweet. | mangoes | We bought mangoes at the market. | A tropical stone fruit. | fruit |
Vegetables
Common vegetables in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | She chopped a carrot. | carrots | There are three carrots. | A long, orange vegetable. | vegetable |
| potato | He baked a potato. | potatoes | We ate potatoes for dinner. | A starchy tuber. | vegetable |
| tomato | The tomato is red. | tomatoes | I added tomatoes to the salad. | A red, juicy fruit often used as a vegetable. | vegetable |
| onion | She sliced an onion. | onions | There are two onions. | A bulb vegetable. | vegetable |
| lettuce | Lettuce is green and leafy. | — | We bought some lettuce. | A leafy salad vegetable. | vegetable |
| cucumber | I ate a cucumber sandwich. | cucumbers | They grew cucumbers in the garden. | A green, crunchy vegetable. | vegetable |
| broccoli | Broccoli is good for you. | — | We steamed some broccoli. | A green vegetable with florets. | vegetable |
| peas | The pea is small and green. | — | She cooked peas. | Small, round green seeds. | vegetable |
| spinach | Spinach is healthy. | — | I added spinach to my smoothie. | A leafy green vegetable. | vegetable |
| bell pepper | The bell pepper is red. | bell peppers | We bought bell peppers. | A sweet, colorful vegetable. | vegetable |
We added _______ to the salad for crunch.
cucumbers
'Cucumbers' are crunchy vegetables often used in salads. 'Apples' are fruits, 'chicken' is meat, and 'bread' is grain.
Meats & Proteins
Common meats and protein sources in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chicken | I cooked chicken for dinner. | — | We ate chicken with rice. | Meat from a chicken. | meat |
| beef | Beef is from cows. | — | He grilled some beef. | Meat from a cow. | meat |
| pork | Pork comes from pigs. | — | She made pork chops. | Meat from a pig. | meat |
| fish | The fish is fresh. | fish | We bought two fish. | An aquatic animal eaten as food. | meat |
| egg | I boiled an egg. | eggs | She ate two eggs. | Oval food from birds. | protein |
| turkey | Turkey is popular at Thanksgiving. | — | They roasted a turkey. | Meat from a turkey bird. | meat |
| shrimp | I like shrimp in pasta. | shrimp | We ordered shrimp cocktail. | Small seafood. | meat |
| tofu | Tofu is made from soybeans. | — | She added tofu to the stir-fry. | A vegetarian protein. | protein |
| lamb | Lamb is tender meat. | — | He grilled lamb chops. | Meat from young sheep. | meat |
| sausage | The sausage is spicy. | sausages | We ate sausages for breakfast. | Ground meat in a casing. | meat |
Dairy & Eggs
Common dairy and egg vocabulary in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| milk | I drink milk every day. | — | We bought fresh milk. | A white liquid from cows. | dairy |
| cheese | Cheese is delicious. | — | She added cheese to the sandwich. | A dairy product made from milk. | dairy |
| butter | I spread butter on toast. | — | We need more butter. | A fatty dairy product. | dairy |
| yogurt | I eat yogurt with berries. | — | She bought plain yogurt. | A fermented milk product. | dairy |
| egg | I fried an egg. | eggs | He ate three eggs. | Oval food from birds. | protein |
| cream | The cream is thick. | — | She added cream to the coffee. | A rich dairy product. | dairy |
| ice cream | I love ice cream in summer. | — | We bought ice cream cones. | Frozen sweet dairy dessert. | dairy |
| cottage cheese | Cottage cheese is soft. | — | She made a salad with cottage cheese. | A fresh cheese. | dairy |
| sour cream | Sour cream is tangy. | — | We used sour cream as a topping. | A fermented cream product. | dairy |
| custard | Custard is sweet and creamy. | — | She made custard for dessert. | A dessert made from eggs and milk. | dairy |
Grains & Bakery
Common grains and bakery items in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bread | I bought a bread loaf. | — | We ate fresh bread. | A baked staple food. | grain |
| rice | Rice is a common side dish. | — | She cooked rice for dinner. | Small grains eaten worldwide. | grain |
| pasta | I made pasta with tomato sauce. | — | They ate pasta last night. | Italian noodle dish. | grain |
| flour | We need flour for baking. | — | She bought whole wheat flour. | Powder made from grains. | grain |
| cereal | I eat cereal for breakfast. | — | There are many types of cereal. | Processed grains for breakfast. | grain |
| cake | She baked a cake. | cakes | We ate two cakes. | A sweet baked dessert. | bakery |
| cookie | I made a cookie. | cookies | The kids ate cookies. | A small sweet baked treat. | bakery |
| biscuit | He had a biscuit with tea. | biscuits | We bought some biscuits. | A small baked bread or cookie. | bakery |
| sandwich | I made a sandwich. | sandwiches | They packed sandwiches for lunch. | Food between bread slices. | bakery |
| bagel | She toasted a bagel. | bagels | We bought bagels this morning. | A round bread with a hole. | bakery |
Common Cooking Ingredients
Everyday cooking ingredients in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| salt | Add a pinch of salt. | — | We use salt in cooking. | A seasoning mineral. | ingredient |
| sugar | She added sugar to the tea. | — | Sugar makes desserts sweet. | Sweet crystalline substance. | ingredient |
| oil | Use oil for frying. | — | We bought olive oil. | Fat used in cooking. | ingredient |
| pepper | Sprinkle pepper on the salad. | — | Pepper adds spice. | A spicy seasoning. | ingredient |
| vinegar | Add a splash of vinegar. | — | Vinegar is sour. | A sour liquid for flavoring. | ingredient |
| garlic | I chopped garlic. | — | Garlic adds strong flavor. | A pungent bulb used in cooking. | ingredient |
| onion | She sliced an onion. | onions | We need two onions. | A flavorful bulb vegetable. | vegetable |
| tomato | The tomato is ripe. | tomatoes | We bought fresh tomatoes. | A red, juicy fruit/vegetable. | vegetable |
| herb | She added fresh herb. | herbs | We grew herbs in the garden. | Plants used for flavoring. | ingredient |
| spice | Spice makes food tasty. | spices | Indian food uses many spices. | Flavorful seasoning. | ingredient |
Add a pinch of _______ to the recipe.
salt
'Salt' is a common seasoning used in small amounts. Sugar is sweet, butter is a fat, and water is a liquid.
Kitchen Tools
Common kitchen tools in English with example sentences.
| English Singular | English Example | English Plural | Plural Example | Meaning | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| knife | Use a knife to cut. | knives | The knives are sharp. | A cutting tool. | tool |
| spoon | Stir with a spoon. | spoons | We need two spoons. | A utensil for scooping. | tool |
| fork | Eat with a fork. | forks | She needs three forks. | A utensil with prongs. | tool |
| pan | Cook in a pan. | pans | The pans are hot. | A shallow cooking vessel. | tool |
| pot | Boil water in a pot. | pots | The pots are heavy. | A deep cooking vessel. | tool |
| plate | Put food on a plate. | plates | We need clean plates. | A flat dish. | tool |
| bowl | Mix ingredients in a bowl. | bowls | The bowls are plastic. | A round container. | tool |
| whisk | Use a whisk to beat eggs. | whisks | The whisks are in the drawer. | A tool for mixing. | tool |
| grater | Grate cheese with a grater. | graters | The graters are sharp. | A tool for shredding. | tool |
| blender | Blend smoothies with a blender. | blenders | The blenders are electric. | A device for mixing foods. | tool |
Eat your salad with a _______.
fork
A 'fork' is typically used to eat salad. Spoon is for liquids, knife for cutting, pan is a cooking tool.
Stir the sauce with a _______.
spoon
A 'spoon' is used for stirring liquids. Knife is for cutting, fork for eating, grater for shredding.
Food vocabulary in English across key categories to help you talk about fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, grains, cooking ingredients, and kitchen tools.
Flashcards (1 of 70)
- Plural Example: She bought three apples.
- Meaning: A sweet, round fruit.
- Category: fruit
- English Singular: apple
- English Example: I eat an apple every day.
- English Plural: apples
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
