| acid |
a chemical substance that dissolves in water, has a sour taste, and turns blue litmus paper red. [2/4 definitions] |
| air |
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth. Air is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases, and has no taste, odor, or color. [1/6 definitions] |
| alcohol |
Alcohol is a liquid often made from grain or fruit. Some drinks, such as beer and wine, have alcohol in them. Many adults enjoy the taste of alcohol in drinks, but alcohol can also make people feel and act differently from how they usually feel or act. Drinking some alcohol is usually OK for adults, but drinking a lot of alcohol can sometimes be bad. [1/2 definitions] |
| apricot |
An apricot is a soft, round fruit with fuzzy skin. Its color is light orange, sometimes with a bit of pink in it. Apricots look similar to peaches, but they are smaller and taste a little different. Apricots are often made into jam. |
| avocado |
An avocado is a fruit that grows in wet and warm places in North America and South America. The skin on the outside is green or almost black. Inside, the fruit is light green or yellow, and there is a large seed. Avocados are not sweet fruits, but many people like their taste. |
| beer |
Beer is a drink made from grain. Beer contains alcohol and has a bitter taste. [1/2 definitions] |
| bitter |
having a sharp, bad taste that is neither sour nor salty. [1/3 definitions] |
| bud1 |
a small, round part, such as a taste bud. [1/4 definitions] |
| bun |
A bun is a type of bread. Buns are small and are made for one person to eat at one time. Buns are sometimes round but also come in different shapes. Americans usually eat hamburgers and hot dogs inside a bun. These types of buns are plain in taste, but other types of buns are sweet. Some of these have icing on them or small fruits baked inside. [1/2 definitions] |
| carob |
the pod of this tree, used to make drinks and candy that taste like chocolate. [1/2 definitions] |
| champagne |
Champagne is a type of wine that has natural bubbles in it. Champagne is produced from grapes grown in a particular region of France called "Champagne." This kind of wine is called a "white wine," but it's not really white. The color is closer to beige or gold. The taste is not very sweet. |
| chestnut |
a nut that grows inside a prickly shell. It has a sweet taste. [1/4 definitions] |
| chili |
A chili is the fruit of a pepper plant. A chili has a strong, sharp taste, and sometimes it is very spicy. Chilies are often called chili peppers. Chilies are often red or green. [1/3 definitions] |
| chili pepper |
Chili peppers are the fruit of a pepper plant. They are also called chilies. A chili pepper has a strong, sharp taste. Because it tastes very different from other fruits, we usually call a chili pepper a vegetable. Some chili peppers are very spicy. |
| coffee |
Coffee is a dark brown drink made from the beans of a coffee plant. This plant grows in very warm areas around the world. The taste of coffee is a little bitter, so many people add milk or sugar to it. |
| condiment |
A condiment is a kind of food that we add in small amounts to another food. We use condiments to give food extra flavor. The condiments that people like most in America are ketchup and mustard. Condiments often taste spicy or sweet. In other countries, people often use very different condiments with their food. |
| creamer |
a white liquid manufactured to taste and look similar to natural cream, used especially in coffee or tea. [1/2 definitions] |
| creamy |
having the taste, color, or texture of cream. [1/2 definitions] |
| curry1 |
Curry is a type of food that is especially common in southern Asia, especially in India. Curry has a sauce made with many different spices, including chili pepper, and it's sometimes quite hot to the taste. |
| delicious |
having a pleasing taste or smell. |
| dislike |
When you dislike something, you don't like it. If you dislike the taste of eggs, you probably try not to eat them. If you dislike a person, you probably try to stay away from them. [1/2 definitions] |