▸ Specimen Drawer

Food & Drink — Lesson 11

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bubbly

ˈbʌbli

A white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there — the champagne was cold and bubbly.

The champagne was cold and bubbly.

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bun

bʌn

Small rounded bread either plain or sweet — she put her hair up in a bun.

I bought a hamburger with a soft bun.

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burrito

bəˈriːtoʊ

A flour tortilla folded around a filling — I ordered a beef burrito for lunch.

I ordered a beef burrito for lunch.

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butterscotch

ˈbʌtərskɑːtʃ

A hard brittle candy made with butter and brown sugar — I added butterscotch sauce to my ice cream.

The butterscotch pudding is absolutely delicious.

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cabbages

ˈkæbɪdʒɪz

Any of various types of cabbage — I grow cabbages in my garden every spring.

I grow cabbages in my garden every spring.

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calamari

kæləˈmɑːri

(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food — could I have the calamari with marinara sauce, please?

We ordered some calamari as an appetizer before the main course.

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capon

ˈkeɪpɑn

Flesh of a castrated male chicken — the chef prepared a roasted capon for the Christmas feast.

The chef prepared a roasted capon for the Christmas feast.

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caramel

ˈkærəməl

Firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk — the caramel was burnt.

I love caramel ice cream.

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carp

kɑɹp

The lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised — he cooked carp for dinner.

We caught a carp at the lake.

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cater

ˈkeɪtər

Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance — we hired a company to cater our wedding.

We hired a company to cater our wedding.

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catered

ˈkeɪtɚd

Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance — they catered to all our dietary requirements.

The wedding was catered by a famous Italian restaurant.

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caters

ˈkeɪtərz

Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance — she caters for weddings and corporate events.

She caters for weddings and corporate events.

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