a small restaurant or coffee shop selling light meals and drinks
noun
Examples:
• They met for breakfast at a little cafe on the corner.
• She spent the afternoon working on her laptop in the cafe.
a part or share of something; an amount of food served to one person
noun
Examples:
• A large portion of the budget goes to education.
• The portions at this restaurant are very generous.
a written statement of the amount owed for food and drinks served at a restaurant
noun
Examples:
• At the end of the meal, we asked the waiter to split the bill between the four of us.
• The bill came to eighty dollars, including a service charge.
a banknote; a piece of paper money issued by a government or central bank
noun
Examples:
• He pulled out a twenty-dollar bill to pay for his coffee and pastry.
• The cashier gave her change in small bills and coins.
a shallow container used for cooking or serving food
noun
Examples:
• She placed the casserole dish in the oven for forty minutes.
• All the dishes were washed and stacked neatly in the cupboard.
a particular kind of food prepared in a particular way
noun
Examples:
• Paella is a traditional Spanish dish made with rice and seafood.
• The restaurant's signature dish is slow-braised lamb with rosemary.
a place where people pay to sit and eat meals served to them
noun
Examples:
• We had dinner at an Italian restaurant.
• The restaurant was fully booked for Saturday night.
to perform duties or work for someone
verb
Examples:
• He served in the army for ten years.
• She serves as the company's treasurer.
to present food or drink to someone
verb
Examples:
• Dinner is served at seven o'clock.
• The waiter served us our drinks.
a flat dish from which food is eaten or served
noun
Examples:
• She put the food on the plate.
• There were dirty plates piled up in the sink.
a sweet course served at the end of a meal, such as cake, ice cream, or fruit
noun
Examples:
• After the main course, the waiter brought over a dessert menu featuring chocolate mousse and crème brûlée.
• We were too full for dessert, so we asked for the check instead.
a round, deep dish used for food or liquid
noun
Examples:
• She poured cereal into a bowl.
• There was a bowl of fruit on the table.
a list of dishes available in a restaurant; a list of options in a software interface
noun
Examples:
• The restaurant offered a seasonal menu.
• Click the File menu to open a new document.
a utensil with a shallow oval or round bowl and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food
noun
Examples:
• He used a wooden spoon to stir the risotto as it slowly cooked.
• She set a soup spoon on the right side of each bowl before the guests arrived.
a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs used for eating or working at
noun
Examples:
• Please set the table for dinner.
• She put the books on the table.
a utensil with two or more prongs used for lifting and eating food
noun
Examples:
• She set the table with a knife, fork, and spoon.
• He twirled the spaghetti around his fork before taking a bite.
a point where a road or path divides into two branches
noun
Examples:
• At the fork in the road, take the right-hand path toward the lake.
• The hiking trail splits at a fork near the top of the hill.
a small amount of food eaten between main meals
noun
Examples:
• She grabbed a handful of almonds as a quick snack before dinner.
• The café offered an afternoon snack menu with pastries and sandwiches.
a small amount of money given as a gratuity for services
noun
Examples:
• She left a generous tip for the waiter.
• They always leave a fifteen percent tip when dining out.
a useful piece of advice or information
noun
Examples:
• She gave me some helpful tips for cooking risotto perfectly.
• The travel guide was full of practical tips for visiting on a budget.
an arrangement made in advance to secure a table at a restaurant, a room at a hotel, or a seat on a flight
noun
Examples:
• She called the restaurant to make a reservation for eight o'clock.
• They lost our reservation, so we had to wait an hour for a table.
a square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the mouth and fingers and protect clothing
noun
Examples:
• The waiter folded the cloth napkin into a fan shape and placed it on the plate.
• She dabbed her lips with a paper napkin after finishing her meal.
a small dish served before the main course of a meal to stimulate the appetite
noun
Examples:
• We ordered bruschetta and calamari as appetizers while we waited for our entrees.
• The restaurant's appetizer menu featured a variety of soups, salads, and shared plates.
a person, typically male, who serves food and drinks to customers at a restaurant
noun
Examples:
• The waiter brought our menus and recited the evening's specials.
• She caught the waiter's eye and asked for the check.
the arrangement of things in relation to each other
noun
Examples:
• The names are in alphabetical order.
• She likes to keep everything in order.
a request to supply goods or a meal
noun
Examples:
• She placed an order online.
• Can I take your order?
to request food, goods, or a service
verb
Examples:
• We ordered a pizza and some garlic bread for the table.
• She ordered a glass of wine and waited for her companion to arrive.