فهرست
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
