IELTS Vocabulary Related to Food

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to food, including common phrases and idioms to enhance IELTS vocabulary comprehension.

to be full up

to eat to the point that you can no longer eat any more

to be starving hungry

an exaggerated way of saying you are very hungry

to bolt something down

to eat something very quickly

to be dying of hunger

an exaggerated way of saying you are hungry

to eat a balanced diet

to eat the correct types and amounts of food

to eat like a horse

to eat a lot

to follow a recipe

to cook a meal using instructions

to foot the bill

to pay the bill

a fussy eater

somebody who has their own very high standards about what to eat

to grab a bite to eat

to eat something quickly (when you're in a rush)

to have a sweet tooth

to enjoy sugary food

home-cooked food

food cooked at home from individual ingredients

the main meal

the most important meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

to make your mouth water

to make you feel very hungry for something

to play with your food

to push food around the plate to avoid eating it

processed food

commercially prepared food bought for convenience

a quick snack

to eat a small amount of food between meals

a ready meal

commercially prepared food bought for convenience

a slap-up meal

a large meal

to spoil your appetite

to eat something that will stop you feeling hungry when it's meal-time

a take away

a cooked meal prepared in a restaurant and eaten at home

to tuck into

to eat something with pleasure

to wine and dine

to entertain someone by treating them to food and drink

to work up an appetite

to do physical work that leads to you becoming hungry