yeasty /ˈjiːsti/ (adj):

# ​like yeast (= a substance used in making bread and beer).

a yeasty smell.

lozenge /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɑːzɪndʒ/ (n):

# a small sweet, often in a lozenge shape, especially one that contains medicine and that you dissolve (= turn to liquid) in your mouth. (kẹo ngậm)

throat/ cough lozenges.

veggie /ˈvedʒi/ (adj,n):

# (adj) (informal) ​eating no meat or fish; containing or serving no meat or fish.

SYNONYM vegetarian

I've been veggie for years.

a veggie burger

# (n) a vegetarian (= a person who does not eat meat or fish).

He's turned veggie (= become a vegetarian).

veg /vedʒ/ (adj,n):

# (adj) (Indian English, South-East Asian English, informal) ​suitable for a person who does not eat meat or fish; not containing or serving meat or fish.

SYNONYM vegetarian;

We have a choice of veg options.

a veg restaurant

# (adj) (of a person) eating no meat or fish.

SYNONYM vegetarian;

Veg travellers are well-catered for: the local restaurants offer both veg and non-veg options.

OPPOSITE non-veg;

meat and two veg noun

/ˌmiːt ən ˌtuː ˈvedʒ/

/ˌmiːt ən ˌtuː ˈvedʒ/

[uncountable] (British English, informal)

​a dish of meat with potatoes and another vegetable, considered as typical, traditional British food

vegetarian /ˌvedʒəˈteriən/ (n,adj):

# (n) (also informal veggie) ​a person who does not eat meat or fish.

Is she a vegetarian?

They are strict vegetarians.

# (adj) eating no meat or fish.

Are you vegetarian?

# (adj) containing or serving no meat or fish.

a vegetarian diet

a vegetarian restaurant.

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ (n,adj):

# ​(n) a person who does not eat any animal products such as meat, milk or eggs or use animal products such as leather or wool.

He’s a strict vegan.

# (adj) using or containing no animal products.

a vegan diet

More people are choosing a vegan lifestyle.

All meals are vegan and gluten-free.

veganism /ˈviːɡənɪzəm/ (n):

# [uncountable] ​the practice of not eating or using any animal products, including meat, milk, leather, wool, etc.

the growing popularity of veganism

If you're trying veganism for the first time, this is a delicious and easy recipe.

Strict veganism is not just about diet - it's a whole lifestyle choice.

nectar /ˈnektər/ (n):

# [uncountable] ​a sweet liquid that is produced by flowers and collected by bees for making honey.

The bees fly within a five mile radius to collect nectar.

Butterflies were sipping nectar from the flowers.

# [uncountable] a delicious drink.

On such a hot day, even water was nectar.

# [uncountable] the thick juice of some fruits as a drink.

peach nectar.

eat in (phr.v):

# ​to eat food in a restaurant rather than buying it to take away.

They offer food to eat in, as well as takeaway and a delivery service.

eatery /ˈiːtəri/ (n):

# (plural eateries) (informal) ​a restaurant or other place that serves food (quán ăn).

hors d’oeuvre /ˌɔː ˈdɜːv/ /ˌɔːr ˈdɜːrv/ (n):

(plural hors d’oeuvres /ˌɔː ˈdɜːv/ /ˌɔːr ˈdɜːrv/)

# [countable, uncountable] (from French) ​a small amount of food, usually cold, served before the main part of a meal; a small savoury (= not sweet) dish eaten at the start of a meal.

COMPARE starter

al fresco /æl ˈfreskəʊ/ (adj, adv):

# (from Italian) ​outdoors; (especially of food and eating) outside.

an al fresco lunch party.

eating al fresco.

al dente /ˌæl ˈdenteɪ/ or /ˌæl ˈdenti/ (adv):

# (from Italian) ​food, especially pasta, that is cooked al dente is not too soft when bitten.

brasserie /ˈbræsəri/ /ˌbræsəˈriː/ (n):

# ​a type of restaurant, often one in a French style that is not very expensive.