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a written record showing that something was paid for

“Keep the receipt in case you need a refund.”

a reduction in price

“Students can get a discount at this bookstore.”

an amount of food served to one person

“The portion was large enough for two people.”

recently made, picked, or prepared

“The market sells fresh fruit every morning.”

cheap enough for people to buy

“The shop offers affordable clothes for students.”

the taste of food or drink

“This soup has a strong spicy flavor.”

a passage between shelves or seats

“Rice is in the next aisle.”

money returned after a purchase is cancelled

“The store gave me a refund for the broken item.”

one food item used to make a dish

“Flour is the main ingredient in most breads.”

food and household items bought in a shop

“I need to pick up some grocery items on my way home.”

a container used to carry shopping

“She filled her basket with apples and bread at the market.”

the place where customers pay in a shop

“There was a long line at the checkout on Friday evening.”

a person who takes payment in a shop

“The cashier smiled and handed me my receipt.”

a product name made by a company

“She always buys the same brand of coffee because she trusts its quality.”

information printed on a product package

“Always check the label for the expiration date.”

a container or wrapping for a product

“She opened the package carefully to check the contents.”

a wheeled basket used in a store

“He pushed the cart down the crowded aisle.”

a flat surface where goods are displayed

“The cereal boxes were stacked neatly on the shelf.”

a place that sells bread and cakes

“The smell of fresh bread from the bakery filled the street.”

milk products such as cheese and yogurt

“He avoids dairy because it upsets his stomach.”

fresh fruit and vegetables sold in a shop

“The market sells fresh produce every morning.”

a small amount of food eaten between meals

“I grabbed a snack from the pantry before dinner.”

a drink

“She ordered a cold beverage to go with her lunch.”

a style of cooking from a place or culture

“They opened a restaurant specializing in Thai cuisine.”

instructions for cooking a dish

“My grandmother wrote down her favorite recipe for me.”

a list of food and drinks available

“The waiter handed us the menu as soon as we sat down.”

the desire to eat food

“After the long hike, he had a huge appetite.”

food that remains after a meal

“We turned last night's leftovers into a quick lunch today.”

to give food or drink to someone

“The waiter will serve our drinks shortly.”

to ask for food, goods, or services

“We decided to order pizza for dinner tonight.”

to experience the flavor of food or drink

“Can I taste the soup before you add more salt?”

to mix food with a spoon

“Stir the sauce gently so it doesn't burn.”

to cut food into thin pieces

“Could you slice the bread before we put it on the table?”

to measure how heavy something is

“Please weigh the apples before you put them in the bag.”

to look at differences and similarities

“Let's compare the prices at both stores before we decide.”

to put something new instead of another thing

“I had to replace the broken jar with a new one.”

to take a product back to a shop

“I had to return the expired milk to the supermarket.”

ready to eat because fully grown

“These bananas aren't ripe yet, so let's wait a few days.”

having a hot, strong flavor

“The curry was too spicy for the children to eat.”

having a sugar-like taste

“The dessert was sweet with a hint of chocolate flavor.”

tasting of salt

“The soup tasted too salty so I added water to dilute it.”

having a sharp unpleasant taste

“The coffee tasted too bitter without any sugar.”

grown or made without many artificial chemicals

“She prefers to buy organic vegetables from the farmers market.”

kept very cold and hard

“The peas in the freezer are still frozen solid.”

made at home rather than in a factory

“My grandmother made homemade jam that tastes delicious.”

costing little money

“This supermarket has cheap prices compared to others nearby.”

costing a lot of money

“That brand is expensive, but the quality is worth the price.”

having a very pleasant taste

“The pasta was absolutely delicious with fresh tomato sauce.”

containing substances that help health

“The nutritious salad included lots of fresh vegetables and nuts.”

a person who buys something

“The customer asked if the store had the shirt in a smaller size.”

a person or business that sells something

“The seller at the market was friendly and helpful.”

a place where goods are sold

“I went to the shop to buy milk and bread this morning.”

a place where people buy and sell goods

“We go to the market every Saturday to buy fresh produce.”

the amount of money needed to buy something

“The price of coffee has gone up at the local café.”

the amount paid for something

“The cost of groceries has increased significantly this year.”

money returned after paying too much

“The shopkeeper gave me change after I paid with a note.”

money in coins or notes

“He paid with cash instead of using his credit card.”

a plastic method of paying for things

“I used my card to pay for the groceries at checkout.”

something made or sold for people to use

“This cleaning product works really well on stubborn stains.”

how good or bad something is

“The quality of the fresh fish at this market is excellent.”

how large or small something is

“What size shoes do you usually wear?”

how heavy something is

“The weight of the suitcase was over the airline's limit.”

food eaten at a particular time

“We usually have our biggest meal in the evening.”

the first meal of the day

“I always eat breakfast before starting work in the morning.”

a meal eaten around the middle of the day

“We usually eat lunch together around noon.”

the main meal eaten in the evening

“We're having dinner at seven o'clock with the neighbors.”

a plant or part of a plant eaten as food

“She added carrots and peas, her favorite vegetable, to the soup.”

the part of a plant that contains seeds

“I bought some fresh fruit at the market yesterday.”

the flesh of an animal used as food

“He doesn't eat meat because he's vegetarian.”

having a sharp acid taste

“The lemon tasted too sour to eat on its own.”

needing or wanting food

“I'm so hungry that I could eat an entire pizza right now.”

needing or wanting a drink

“After the long walk, I was really thirsty.”

to get something by paying money

“I need to buy some milk and bread on the way home.”

to give something in exchange for money

“The baker sells fresh bread every morning at the shop.”

to give money for something

“I forgot my wallet, so my friend had to pay for the coffee.”

to keep money instead of spending it

“I'm trying to save money by cooking at home instead of eating out.”

to use money to buy something

“We tend to spend too much money on takeout during the week.”

to cook food in an oven

“She bakes a chocolate cake in the oven every Sunday.”

to cook food in hot water

“I boil the pasta for about ten minutes until it's soft.”

to cook food in hot oil

“He likes to fry the onions until they turn golden brown.”

to use or eat something with another person

“We decided to share the pizza between the two of us.”

food made from grains and eaten for breakfast

“I pour milk over my cereal every morning.”

a food made from milk

“He made a sandwich with cheese and ham for lunch.”

the meat of a chicken

“We grilled some chicken for dinner tonight.”

a hot drink made from roasted beans

“I drink a cup of coffee with breakfast each morning.”

a small container or wrapper

“I opened a packet of biscuits to have with my tea.”

a large shop selling food and household goods

“I do my weekly shopping at the supermarket near my house.”

a cart used for carrying shopping

“I pushed the trolley down the aisle to collect more items.”

not eating meat or fish

“My friend follows a vegetarian diet and doesn't eat chicken.”

a person who serves food in a restaurant

“The waiter brought our drinks before we even ordered food.”

a container for liquids

“She filled a bottle with water before going to the gym.”

different from usual or more important

“The shop is having a special offer on milk this week.”

looking or smelling good enough to eat

“The appetising smell of fresh bread came from the bakery.”

a flat surface where goods are served or paid for

“I paid for my groceries at the checkout counter.”

a powder made from grain and used in cooking

“I need to buy more flour to make bread.”

a drink made from fruit or vegetables

“She poured herself a glass of fresh orange juice.”

something bought for a lower than usual price

“I got this jacket for half price, it was such a bargain.”

using electronic payment instead of physical money

“The new café is completely cashless, so bring a card.”

the date after which food should not be eaten

“Always check the expiry date before buying milk.”

a tool used for preparing or eating food

“A whisk is a handy utensil for beating eggs.”