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Food & Drink — Lesson 10

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breads

brɛdz

The plural form of bread, referring to more than one loaf or type of bread — the bakery sells many different breads.

The bakery sells many different breads.

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breakfasted

ˈbrɛkfəstəd

Eat an early morning meal — they breakfasted on fresh fruit and yogurt.

They breakfasted on fresh fruit and yogurt.

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breakfasts

ˈbrekfæsts

The first meal of the day (usually in the morning) — hot breakfasts are served until 10 a.m.

Hot breakfasts are served until 10 a.m.

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bream

briːm

Flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe — we caught several bream during our fishing trip.

We caught several bream during our fishing trip.

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breastfeeding

ˈbrest.fɪr.dɪŋ

Give suck to — breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mother and child.

Breastfeeding provides all the nutrients a baby needs for the first six months.

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brew

bruː

Drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling — I brew a pot of tea every morning.

I brew a pot of tea every morning.

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brews

bɹuːz

Drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling — he brews his own beer at home.

She brews a pot of tea every morning.

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brie

bri

Soft creamy white cheese; milder than Camembert — I like Brie on crackers.

I like Brie on crackers.

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brisket

ˈbrɪskɪt

A cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef — we smoked the brisket for several hours.

I bought a brisket for the weekend barbecue.

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brisling

ˈbrɪzlɪŋ

Small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines — the brisling is a small fish commonly found in the North Sea.

The brisling is a small fish commonly found in the North Sea.

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brittle

ˈbrɪtəl

Caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets — old bones can become brittle with age.

The brittle branches snapped under the weight of snow.

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broth

brɔθ

A clear liquid made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in water, often served — she added chicken broth to the soup.

She added chicken broth to the soup.

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