▸ Specimen Drawer

Food & Drink — Lesson 12

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catfish

ˈkætfɪʃ

Flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed — catfish live in rivers and lakes.

I ordered grilled catfish at the restaurant.

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catsup

ˈkætsəp

Thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes — I put catsup on my fries.

Can you pass the catsup, please?

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caviar

ˈkæviɑːr

Salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre — the caviar was served on blinis.

The caviar was served on blinis.

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champagne

ʃæmˈpeɪn

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

Let's open a bottle of champagne to celebrate!

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champing

ˈtʃæmpɪŋ

Chafe at the bit, like horses — the horses were champing at the bit before the race.

The horses were champing at the bit before the race.

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cheeseburger

ˈtʃiːz.bɝ.ɡɚ

A hamburger with melted cheese on it — can I get a cheeseburger without pickles?

I'd like a cheeseburger with fries, please.

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cheeses

ˈtʃiːzɪz

A solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk — she bought several cheeses for the party.

There are many different cheeses from France and Italy.

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chew

tʃuː

A wad of something chewable as tobacco — don't chew gum in class.

Chew your food slowly before swallowing.

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chewed

tʃuːd

Chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth — the dog chewed the bone for hours.

The dog chewed the bone for hours.

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chews

tʃuːz

A wad of something chewable as tobacco — the dog chews on a bone.

She chews gum every morning.

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chickens

ˈtʃɪkɪnz

The flesh of a chicken used for food — the farmer has ten chickens in the barn.

The farmer has ten chickens in the barn.

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chilly

ˈtʃɪli

Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency — the room felt chilly without the heater on.

It's chilly outside today, so bring a jacket.

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