Fruit. Meat and drinks

Lesson 4

Bacon

Title: Bacon

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪkən/

Part of Speech: Noun

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Uncountable

Stress marks: ba·con

 

Cured meat from the back or sides of a pig

She ordered a side of crispy bacon with her breakfast

Cured meat from the back or sides of a pig

Veal

Title: Veal

Pronunciation: /viːl/

Part of Speech: Noun

Formal or Informal: Neutral to formal

Countable or Uncountable: Uncountable

Stress marks: veal

Synonym: Calf meat

 

Meat from a calf, used as food

He ordered veal scallopini at the Italian restaurant

Meat from a calf, used as food

Turkey

Title: Turkey

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrki/

Part of Speech: Noun

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: tur·key

Synonym: Bird, fowl

 

A large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head

They served roast turkey for Thanksgiving dinner

A large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head

Rib

Title: Rib

Pronunciation: /rɪb/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Ribs

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: rib

A cut of meat containing one or more ribs

He ordered a rack of ribs at the barbecue restaurant

A cut of meat containing one or more ribs

Rabbit

Title: Rabbit

Pronunciation: /ˈræbɪt/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Rabbits

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: rab·bit

Synonym: Bunny, hare

 

A small burrowing animal with soft fur, long ears, and a short tail

They spotted a family of rabbits in the field

A small burrowing animal with soft fur, long ears, and a short tail

Meatball

Title: Meatball

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtbɔːl/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Meatballs

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: meat·ballPronunciation: /ˈmiːtbɔːl/

 

 

A small ball of seasoned ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs

She made spaghetti and meatballs for dinner

A small ball of seasoned ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs

Crab

Title: Crab

Pronunciation: /kræb/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Crabs

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable and Uncountable

Stress marks: crab

Synonym: Shellfish, crustacean

 

A marine crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs

They enjoyed a delicious seafood feast featuring crab legs

A marine crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs

Oyster

Title: Oyster

Pronunciation: /ˈɔɪstər/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Oysters

Formal or Informal: Neutral to formal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: oys·ter

Synonym: Shellfish, mollusk

A marine mollusk that has a rough irregular shell with a pearly interior. Prized as seafood

She enjoys raw oysters with lemon and hot sauce

A marine mollusk that has a rough irregular shell with a pearly interior. Prized as seafood

Ham

Title: Ham

Pronunciation: /hæm/

Part of Speech: Noun

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Uncountable

Stress marks: ham

Synonym: Pork, gammon

 

Meat from the upper part of a pig’s leg salted and dried or smoked

They served glazed ham for the holiday dinner

Meat from the upper part of a pig’s leg salted and dried or smoked

Duck

Title: Duck

Pronunciation: /dʌk/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Ducks

Formal or Informal: Neutral to informal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: duck

Synonym: Waterfowl, drake

A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait

They spotted a family of ducks swimming in the pond

A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait

Breast

Title: Breast

Pronunciation: /brest/

Part of Speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form: Breasts

Formal or Informal: Neutral to formal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: breast

Synonym: Chest, bosom

Either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman’s body

She nursed her baby at her breast

Either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman’s body

Goose

Title: Goose

Pronunciation: /ɡuːs/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “geese.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: GOOSE.

Synonym: None

A waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill

We saw a flock of geese flying south for the winter

A waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill

Yolk

Title: Yolk

Pronunciation: /joʊk/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: YOLK.

Synonym: None

Opposite: Egg white

The yellow internal part of a bird’s egg, which is surrounded by the white or albumen

She separated the yolk from the egg whites for the recipe

The yellow internal part of a bird’s egg, which is surrounded by the white or albumen

White

Title: White

Pronunciation: /waɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: WHITE.

Synonym: Albumen

Opposite: Yolk

The albumen of bird’s eggs, which is clear and solid when raw and white and firm when cooked

She whisked the egg whites until they formed stiff peaks

The albumen of bird’s eggs, which is clear and solid when raw and white and firm when cooked

Coconut

Title: Coconut

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊkəˌnʌt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is equally distributed: COcoNUT.

 

The large oval brown seed of a tropical palm,consisting of ahard shell lined with edible white flesh

She used freshly grated coconut in the curry

The large oval brown seed of a tropical palm,consisting of ahard shell lined with edible white flesh

Pumpkin

Title: Pumpkin

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌmpkɪn/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable: PUMpkin.

A large rounded orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds

She carved a spooky face on the pumpkin for Halloween

A large rounded orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds

Olive

Title: Olive

Pronunciation: /ˈɒlɪv/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “olives.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: OLive.

 

A small oval fruit with a hard pit and bitter flesh, green when unripe

She loved adding olives to her salads and pizzas

A small oval fruit with a hard pit and bitter flesh, green when unripe

Date

Title: Date

Pronunciation: /deɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable (usually when referring to individual fruits) and uncountable when referring to the fruit in general.

Stress marks: The stress is on the single

 

The sweet, edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed

She enjoyed a decadent dessert made with dates and nuts

The sweet, edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed

Apricot

Title: Apricot

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪprɪˌkɒt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts

Countable or uncountable: Countable (referring to individual fruits) and uncountable when referring to the fruit in general

Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable: aPRIcot

 

A small, roundish golden fruit that is related to the plum

She savored the juicy sweetness of the ripe apricot

A small, roundish golden fruit that is related to the plum

Fig

Title: Fig

Pronunciation: /fɪɡ/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “figs.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: FIG.

 

A soft pear-shaped fruit with sweet dark flesh and many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried

She enjoyed a refreshing salad with fresh figs and goat cheese

A soft pear-shaped fruit with sweet dark flesh and many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried

Plum

Title: Plum

Pronunciation: /plʌm/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “plums.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: PLUM.

 

A soft, round, juicy fruit with a thin skin, sweet flesh, and a flattish pointed stone

She made a delicious plum tart for dessert

A soft, round, juicy fruit with a thin skin, sweet flesh, and a flattish pointed stone

Lime

Title: Lime

Pronunciation: /laɪm/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “limes.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: LIME.

 

A greenish citrus fruit with a sour juice, used for both its juice and its peel

She squeezed some lime juice into the salad dressing

A greenish citrus fruit with a sour juice, used for both its juice and its peel

Tangerine

Title: Tangerine

Pronunciation: /ˈtændʒəriːn/

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A type of small, sweet orange with a loose skin.

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “tangerines.”

Example: She enjoyed the refreshing taste of a ripe tangerine.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable: tanGErine.

A type of small, sweet orange with a loose skin

She enjoyed the refreshing taste of a ripe tangerine

A type of small, sweet orange with a loose skin

Tangelo

Title: Tangelo

Pronunciation: /ˈtændʒələʊ/

Part of speech:Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “tangelos.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable: tanGElo.

 

A citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit

She sliced a tangelo to add to the fruit salad

A citrus fruit that is a hybrid of a tangerine and a pomelo or grapefruit

Mandarin

Title: Mandarin

Pronunciation: /ˈmand(ə)rɪn/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “mandarins.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: N/A (since it’s a noun)

Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable: MANdarin

A small flattish citrus fruit with a loose skin, very sweet and easy to peel

She packed a mandarin in her lunch as a snack

A small flattish citrus fruit with a loose skin, very sweet and easy to peel

Pomegranate

Title: Pomegranate

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒmɪɡrænɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: The plural form is “pomegranates.”

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the third syllable: pomeGRANate.

A round red fruit with a tough rind and many seeds, also used as a decoration in Hindu

She savored the sweetness of the pomegranate seeds

A round red fruit with a tough rind and many seeds, also used as a decoration in Hindu

Beer

Title: Beer

Pronunciation: /bɪər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal:Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: BEER.

Synonym: Ale

Opposite: Sobriety

 

An alcoholic drink typically made from malted barley, flavored with hops

He enjoyed a cold beer after a long day at work

An alcoholic drink typically made from malted barley, flavored with hops

Champagne

Title: Champagne

Pronunciation: /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is equally distributed: chamPAgne.

Synonym: Bubbly

 

A white sparkling wine associated with celebration and regarded as a symbol of luxury

They popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate their anniversary

A white sparkling wine associated with celebration and regarded as a symbol of luxury

Wine

Title: Wine

Pronunciation: /waɪn/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: WINE

Synonym: Vintag

Opposite: Abstention

An alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes or other fruits

She enjoyed a glass of red wine with her dinner

An alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Whiskey

Title: Whiskey

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪski/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable: WHISkey.

Synonym: Bourbon

Opposite: Sobriety

A distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash

He sipped his whiskey slowly, enjoying the warmth it brought

A distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash

Vodka

Title: Vodka

Pronunciation: /ˈvɒdkə/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: VODka

Synonym: Spirit

Opposite: Sobriety

 

A colorless distilled alcoholic beverage originating in Russia and Poland

She mixed the vodka with orange juice to make a screwdriver

A colorless distilled alcoholic beverage originating in Russia and Poland

Tequila

Title: Tequila

Pronunciation: /təˈkiːlə/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the second syllable: teKILa.

Synonym: Agave wine

Opposite: Sobriety

 

A Mexican liquor made from the fermented sap of the blue agave

They ordered a round of tequila shots to celebrate

A Mexican liquor made from the fermented sap of the blue agave

Brandy

Title: Brandy

Pronunciation: /ˈbrændi/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: The stress is on the single syllable: BRANDy.

Synonym: Cognac

Opposite: Sobriety

A spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

She enjoyed a glass of brandy by the fireplace

A spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

Sparkling

Title: Sparkling

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/

Part of speech: Adjective

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: No irregular spelling or irregular forms.

Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Countable or uncountable: This usually refers to beverages, which are countable.

Stress marks: The stress is on the first syllable: SPARKling.

Synonym: Fizzy

Opposite: Still

Emitting flashes of light; effervescent and fizzy

She poured a glass of sparkling water for her guest

Emitting flashes of light; effervescent and fizzy