Food & Drink vocabulary: 168 English words in 21 scenes
Everyday English words for food & drink, grouped into 21 real-life scenes (breakfast table, coffee shop, hot pot, vegetable stand and more), each with pronunciation, a plain definition and an example sentence.
Breakfast Table 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pancake | /ˈpænkeɪk/ | a round, flat food made from flour, milk, and eggs | Spread some butter on your warm pancake. |
| maple syrup | /ˌmeɪpəl ˈsɪrəp/ | a sweet liquid from trees, often poured over breakfast food | Pour some maple syrup over your pancakes. |
| bacon | /ˈbeɪkən/ | thin pieces of salty meat from a pig | Cook the bacon until it is brown and crisp. |
| fried egg | /ˌfraɪd ˈeɡ/ | a food cooked in a pan with oil, often for breakfast | Put a fried egg on your toast. |
| cereal | /ˈsɪriəl/ | small pieces of grain eaten with milk for breakfast | Pour milk over the cereal in your bowl. |
| orange juice | /ˈɔːrɪndʒ ˌdʒuːs/ | a drink made by pressing a round, sweet fruit | Drink some orange juice with your breakfast. |
| croissant | /krəˈsɑːnt/ | a curved bread roll with butter and many thin layers | A croissant has thin layers and a buttery taste. |
| mug | /mʌɡ/ | a large cup with a handle for hot drinks | This mug keeps my coffee warm during breakfast. |
Coffee Shop 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| espresso machine | /esˈpres.oʊ məˌʃiːn/ | a device that makes strong coffee using hot water under pressure | The espresso machine makes strong coffee for our drinks. |
| latte | /ˈlɑː.teɪ/ | a coffee drink with plenty of hot milk | A latte has coffee and lots of warm milk. |
| paper cup | /ˈpeɪ.pɚ kʌp/ | a light container for drinks that you throw away after use | This paper cup holds your coffee while you walk. |
| lid | /lɪd/ | a cover that keeps a drink inside its container | Put the lid on to keep your coffee inside. |
| cup sleeve | /ˈkʌp sliːv/ | a band around a hot drink container that protects your hands | A cup sleeve protects your hands from hot coffee. |
| stirrer | /ˈstɝː.ɚ/ | a small stick used to mix sugar or milk into drinks | Use a stirrer to mix sugar into your coffee. |
| muffin | /ˈmʌf.ɪn/ | a small round cake often eaten for breakfast | A muffin is a small cake you can eat for breakfast. |
| tip jar | /ˈtɪp dʒɑːr/ | a container where customers leave extra money for the staff | The tip jar holds extra money customers leave for staff. |
Hot Pot 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hot pot | /ˈhɑːt pɑːt/ | a container for cooking food in soup at the table | We cook meat and vegetables in the hot pot. |
| dipping sauce | /ˈdɪpɪŋ sɑːs/ | a liquid mixture that adds flavor to cooked food | Use dipping sauce to add flavor to your meat. |
| chopsticks | /ˈtʃɑːpstɪks/ | two thin sticks used to pick up food | Use chopsticks to pick up the cooked meat. |
| tofu | /ˈtoʊfuː/ | a soft white food made from beans | These soft white cubes of tofu soak up soup. |
| enoki mushroom | /ɪˈnoʊki mʌʃruːm/ | a small edible fungus with a long thin white stem | An enoki mushroom has a long, thin white stem. |
| sliced lamb | /slaɪst ˈlæm/ | thin pieces of meat from a young sheep | The sliced lamb cooks quickly in the boiling soup. |
| slotted spoon | /ˌslɑːtɪd ˈspuːn/ | a kitchen tool with holes for lifting food from liquid | Use a slotted spoon to lift out the vegetables. |
| portable stove | /ˌpɔːrt̬əbəl ˈstoʊv/ | a small cooking device you can carry around | The portable stove heats our soup at the table. |
Vegetable Stand 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggplant | /ˈeɡ.plænt/ | a vegetable with purple skin and soft flesh inside | You can grill eggplant with a little oil. |
| green onion | /ˌɡriːn ˈʌn.jən/ | a vegetable with long leaves and a small white bottom | Chop a green onion and add it to soup. |
| bell pepper | /ˈbel ˌpep.ɚ/ | a sweet vegetable with shiny skin and seeds inside | Slice a bell pepper to add to your salad. |
| zucchini | /zuːˈkiː.ni/ | a long vegetable with smooth green skin and soft flesh | You can slice zucchini and fry it with garlic. |
| lotus root | /ˈloʊ.t̬əs ˌruːt/ | a pale vegetable with round holes inside | Slice lotus root into circles and cook it. |
| cauliflower | /ˈkɑː.ləˌflaʊ.ɚ/ | a vegetable with a round white head and green leaves | Break cauliflower into small pieces before cooking it. |
| celery | /ˈsel.ɚ.i/ | a green vegetable with long stems that are firm to bite | Chop celery into small pieces for the soup. |
| ginger | /ˈdʒɪn.dʒɚ/ | a root with light brown skin and a strong spicy taste | Add a little ginger to give the soup flavor. |
Cafeteria 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tray | /treɪ/ | a flat dish with separate spaces for different foods | This tray keeps my food in separate sections. |
| bowl | /boʊl/ | a deep round dish for holding food | This bowl is deep enough to hold soup. |
| rice | /raɪs/ | small white grains cooked in water and eaten as food | I eat rice with chicken for lunch. |
| drumstick | /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/ | the lower part of a chicken leg eaten as food | This drumstick has tender meat around the bone. |
| noodles | /ˈnuː.dəlz/ | long thin strips of food made from flour | These noodles are long and easy to slurp. |
| soup | /suːp/ | a liquid food made by cooking ingredients in water | This soup has tomatoes and soft pieces of egg. |
| spoon | /spuːn/ | a tool with a rounded end for eating liquid food | Use this spoon to eat your hot soup. |
| dumplings | /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋz/ | small pieces of dough filled with meat or vegetables | These dumplings have thin skins and meat inside. |
Bubble Tea Shop 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bubble tea | /ˈbʌbəl tiː/ | a sweet milk drink with chewy black balls | You drink bubble tea through a wide straw. |
| boba | /ˈboʊbə/ | small chewy balls added to sweet drinks | The boba at the bottom is soft and chewy. |
| straw | /strɔː/ | a thin tube used to drink from a cup | Use a wide straw to drink the chewy pearls. |
| smoothie | /ˈsmuːði/ | a thick cold drink made from mixed fruit | This smoothie is made with strawberries and milk. |
| matcha | /ˈmɑːtʃə/ | a drink made from powdered green leaves, here with milk | This matcha has a green layer above the milk. |
| lemon | /ˈlemən/ | a yellow fruit with sour juice | Squeeze a lemon to add juice to your drink. |
| pudding | /ˈpʊdɪŋ/ | a soft sweet dessert made with milk and eggs | Eat this caramel pudding with a small spoon. |
| punch card | /ˈpʌntʃ ˌkɑːrd/ | a paper record of purchases that earns you a reward | Use your punch card to earn a free drink. |
Fast Food Restaurant 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| burger | /ˈbɝːɡɚ/ | a round bread roll with cooked meat and other fillings | This burger has meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato inside. |
| fries | /fraɪz/ | long thin pieces of potato cooked in hot oil | These fries are thin pieces of cooked potato. |
| chicken nuggets | /ˈtʃɪkɪn ˌnʌɡɪts/ | small pieces of boneless meat with a crisp outer layer | These chicken nuggets have a crispy golden coating. |
| fried chicken | /ˌfraɪd ˈtʃɪkɪn/ | meat with bones cooked in hot oil until crisp | This fried chicken has crispy skin and tender meat. |
| soda | /ˈsoʊdə/ | a sweet drink with bubbles | This soda is sweet and full of bubbles. |
| milkshake | /ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/ | a thick sweet drink made with milk and frozen dessert | This milkshake is thick, cold, and tastes like strawberries. |
| ketchup | /ˈketʃəp/ | a thick red sauce made from tomatoes | I dip my potato sticks in ketchup. |
| ice cream cone | /ˈaɪs kriːm ˌkoʊn/ | a frozen sweet treat served in a crisp pointed shell | This ice cream cone has a crunchy shell. |
Chinese Breakfast Stall 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| steamed bun | /stiːmd bʌn/ | a soft round bread with filling, cooked over hot water | This steamed bun has soft bread and pork inside. |
| youtiao | /ˈjoʊtjaʊ/ | a long golden piece of bread fried in oil | I dip youtiao into my warm drink. |
| soy milk | /ˈsɔɪ mɪlk/ | a pale drink made from beans and water | This warm soy milk is made from beans. |
| congee | /ˈkɑːndʒiː/ | a thick soft dish of rice cooked in water | This congee has soft rice and green onions. |
| wonton | /ˈwɑːntɑːn/ | a small filled dough parcel often served in soup | Each wonton has a thin wrapper and pork inside. |
| shumai | /ˈʃuːmaɪ/ | a small open-topped dumpling cooked over hot water | This shumai has a thin wrapper and an open top. |
| steamer | /ˈstiːmɚ/ | a container that cooks food over hot water | This bamboo steamer cooks food over boiling water. |
| scallion pancake | /ˈskæljən ˌpænkeɪk/ | a flat fried bread with chopped green onions | This scallion pancake is crisp with green onions inside. |
Spice Rack 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| salt | /sɑːlt/ | a white substance used to add flavor to food | A little salt adds flavor to this soup. |
| pepper | /ˈpep.ɚ/ | a spice that adds a hot taste to food | Freshly ground pepper adds a little heat to soup. |
| vinegar | /ˈvɪn.ə.ɡɚ/ | a sour liquid used to flavor food | A little vinegar gives the sauce a sour taste. |
| olive oil | /ˌɑː.lɪv ˈɔɪl/ | a golden liquid from small green fruits, used for cooking | We use olive oil to cook vegetables in this pan. |
| honey | /ˈhʌn.i/ | a sweet sticky food made by bees | Bees make honey, a sweet food for our toast. |
| garlic | /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/ | a strong smelling bulb used to flavor food | Chopped garlic adds a strong flavor to this sauce. |
| cinnamon | /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ | a sweet smelling spice made from tree bark | A little cinnamon gives oatmeal a warm, sweet flavor. |
| star anise | /ˌstɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/ | a brown spice shaped like a flower with eight points | We use star anise to flavor this beef soup. |
Picnic 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| blanket | /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ | a soft cover spread on the ground to sit on | We spread the blanket on the grass to sit. |
| basket | /ˈbæs.kɪt/ | a woven container with a handle for carrying food | This basket holds our food for the picnic. |
| sandwich | /ˈsæn.wɪtʃ/ | two pieces of bread with food between them | This sandwich has lettuce, tomato, and cheese inside. |
| strawberries | /ˈstrɑːˌber.iːz/ | small sweet red fruits with seeds on the outside | These strawberries are sweet, red, and ready to eat. |
| lemonade | /ˌlem.əˈneɪd/ | a sweet drink made with lemon juice and water | We make lemonade with lemon juice, water, and sugar. |
| frisbee | /ˈfrɪz.biː/ | a flat round plastic toy you throw and catch | Throw the frisbee to me so I can catch it. |
| cooler | /ˈkuː.lɚ/ | a box that keeps food and drinks cold | The cooler keeps our drinks cold in the sun. |
| sun hat | /ˈsʌn ˌhæt/ | a head covering with a wide edge that blocks sunlight | A sun hat keeps sunlight off your face. |
Barbecue 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| grill | /ɡrɪl/ | a metal frame used to cook food over fire | We cook meat on the grill over hot coals. |
| charcoal | /ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl/ | black pieces of burned wood used as fuel | We use charcoal to make a hot cooking fire. |
| skewer | /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ | a stick with pieces of food ready to cook | Each skewer has meat and green peppers on it. |
| corn | /kɔːrn/ | a long vegetable covered with rows of yellow seeds | We cook corn over the fire until it browns. |
| pork belly | /ˈpɔːrk ˌbel.i/ | meat from a pig with layers of fat | The pork belly has layers of meat and fat. |
| kimchi | /ˈkɪm.tʃiː/ | a spicy Korean dish made with cabbage and salt | This kimchi is made from cabbage and tastes spicy. |
| lettuce | /ˈlet̬.ɪs/ | a vegetable with soft green leaves eaten raw | We wrap the cooked meat in fresh lettuce. |
| apron | /ˈeɪ.prən/ | a covering worn over clothes to keep them clean | Wear an apron to keep your clothes clean. |
Bar Counter 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| neon sign | /ˈniːɑːn saɪn/ | a bright picture made from colored tubes that give light | The neon sign lights up the back wall. |
| cocktail shaker | /ˈkɑːkteɪl ˌʃeɪkɚ/ | a container with a lid for mixing drinks with ice | A cocktail shaker mixes drinks with ice inside. |
| shot glass | /ˈʃɑːt ˌɡlæs/ | a tiny cup for a small amount of strong alcohol | A shot glass holds a little strong alcohol. |
| beer | /bɪr/ | a golden alcoholic drink made from grain | The beer in this mug has white foam. |
| wine | /waɪn/ | an alcoholic drink made from grapes | This bottle holds wine made from red grapes. |
| coaster | /ˈkoʊstɚ/ | a small flat mat that protects a table under cups | A coaster keeps wet cups off the table. |
| corkscrew | /ˈkɔːrkskruː/ | a tool with a twisted point for removing bottle corks | A corkscrew pulls the cork out of a bottle. |
| lime | /laɪm/ | a small round green fruit with sour juice | A lime adds sour juice to a drink. |
Bakery 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bread | /bred/ | a soft baked loaf made from flour and water | I use bread to make sandwiches for lunch. |
| baguette | /bæɡˈet/ | a long thin loaf with a crisp crust | This baguette has a crisp crust and soft center. |
| bagel | /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ | a firm round roll with a hole in the middle | I spread cream cheese on my bagel for breakfast. |
| donut | /ˈdoʊ.nʌt/ | a sweet fried ring with a sugary topping | This donut has pink icing and colorful sprinkles. |
| cupcake | /ˈkʌp.keɪk/ | a small sweet baked treat in a paper wrapper | This cupcake has a tall swirl of blue frosting. |
| cookie | /ˈkʊk.i/ | a small flat sweet baked snack with chocolate pieces | This cookie has chocolate chips in every bite. |
| pretzel | /ˈpret.səl/ | a soft salty baked snack twisted into a knot | This pretzel is soft and covered with coarse salt. |
| pie | /paɪ/ | a baked dish with fruit inside a pastry crust | This pie has cherry filling under a golden crust. |
Fruit Stand 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| watermelon | /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚˌmel.ən/ | a large fruit with green skin and sweet red flesh | Cut the watermelon into slices for everyone to share. |
| pineapple | /ˈpaɪnˌæp.əl/ | a sweet yellow fruit with rough skin and pointed leaves | Peel the pineapple before cutting it into small pieces. |
| mango | /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/ | a sweet fruit with smooth skin and soft yellow flesh | This mango has sweet yellow flesh inside. |
| grapes | /ɡreɪps/ | small round fruits that grow together in a bunch | Wash the grapes before eating them as a snack. |
| kiwi | /ˈkiː.wiː/ | a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds | Cut the kiwi in half and use a spoon. |
| cantaloupe | /ˈkæn.t̬ə.loʊp/ | a round fruit with rough skin and sweet orange flesh | This cantaloupe has soft orange flesh inside. |
| cherries | /ˈtʃer.iːz/ | small round red fruits with stems and hard stones inside | These cherries are sweet, but watch out for the pits. |
| pomegranate | /ˈpɑː.məˌɡræn.ɪt/ | a round fruit with thick red skin and juicy red seeds | Open the pomegranate to find juicy red seeds inside. |
Food Delivery 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| takeout box | /ˈteɪkaʊt bɑːks/ | a paper container for carrying cooked food home | This takeout box keeps your noodles warm. |
| plastic bag | /ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/ | a thin, soft container used to carry things | This plastic bag holds our dinner for the trip. |
| packet | /ˈpækɪt/ | a small, sealed container holding sauce for a meal | Tear open the packet and squeeze out the sauce. |
| utensils | /juːˈtensəlz/ | a set of tools used for eating food | These utensils include a fork, spoon, and knife. |
| pizza | /ˈpiːtsə/ | a round, flat bread with cheese and tomato sauce | This pizza has melted cheese and tomato sauce. |
| taco | /ˈtɑːkoʊ/ | a folded, hard corn shell filled with meat and vegetables | This taco has a crunchy shell and fresh lettuce. |
| salad | /ˈsæləd/ | a dish of mixed vegetables, usually served cold | This salad has fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and corn. |
| fortune cookie | /ˈfɔːrtʃən ˌkʊki/ | a sweet, folded snack with a paper message inside | Break the fortune cookie to read the message inside. |
Meat & Seafood 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| shrimp | /ʃrɪmp/ | a small sea animal with a curved body and thin legs | Cooked shrimp have curved bodies and thin shells. |
| crab | /kræb/ | a sea animal with a hard shell and two large claws | A crab has a hard shell and two claws. |
| salmon | /ˈsæmən/ | a large fish with pink or orange meat | This salmon has orange meat with white lines. |
| clam | /klæm/ | a small sea animal inside two rounded shells | A clam has two shells that close tightly. |
| ribs | /rɪbz/ | long curved bones with meat attached | These ribs have meat attached to long bones. |
| ground beef | /ˌɡraʊnd ˈbiːf/ | meat from a cow cut into very small pieces | Use ground beef to make burgers at home. |
| chicken wings | /ˈtʃɪkɪn wɪŋz/ | the parts of a bird used for flying, eaten as meat | These chicken wings have skin and small bones. |
| sausage | /ˈsɑːsɪdʒ/ | meat packed inside a long thin skin | Slice the sausage and cook it in a pan. |
Restaurant 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| menu | /ˈmen.juː/ | a list of food and drinks you can order | The menu shows the food and drink prices. |
| fork | /fɔːrk/ | a tool with points used to pick up food | Use your fork to pick up the meat. |
| knife | /naɪf/ | a tool with a sharp edge for cutting food | Use this knife to cut your meat. |
| steak | /steɪk/ | a thick piece of beef cooked for a meal | This steak is a thick piece of beef. |
| napkin | /ˈnæp.kɪn/ | a cloth used to wipe your mouth while eating | Use your napkin to wipe your mouth. |
| wine glass | /ˈwaɪn ˌɡlæs/ | a drinking cup with a long stem and round bowl | Hold the wine glass by its stem. |
| check | /tʃek/ | a paper showing how much to pay for your meal | The check shows the total for our meal. |
| booth | /buːθ/ | a restaurant seat with a high back beside a table | This booth has a soft seat for two. |
Home Baking 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mixing bowl | /ˈmɪksɪŋ boʊl/ | a deep container for stirring ingredients together | Use the mixing bowl to stir the batter. |
| measuring cup | /ˈmeʒɚɪŋ kʌp/ | a container with marks showing how much it holds | Use the measuring cup to measure the milk. |
| rolling pin | /ˈroʊlɪŋ pɪn/ | a tool you roll over dough to make it flat | Use the rolling pin to flatten the dough. |
| mixer | /ˈmɪksɚ/ | an electric kitchen appliance that stirs or beats ingredients | The mixer beats the butter and sugar together. |
| cake | /keɪk/ | a sweet baked food made from eggs, sugar and flour | This cake has a soft, sweet center. |
| flour | /ˈflaʊɚ/ | a fine powder made from grain, used for baking | We use flour to make bread and cookies. |
| sprinkles | /ˈsprɪŋkəlz/ | tiny colorful sugar pieces used to decorate sweet foods | These sprinkles add color to our cookies. |
| frosting | /ˈfrɑːstɪŋ/ | a sweet creamy topping used to cover baked treats | Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. |
Chinese Tea Table 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| teapot | /ˈtiːpɑːt/ | a container with a handle and spout for making hot drinks | This teapot has a handle for easy pouring. |
| teacup | /ˈtiːkʌp/ | a small drinking vessel for a hot drink | Use this teacup to drink your hot green tea. |
| gaiwan | /ɡaɪˈwɑːn/ | a Chinese bowl with a lid for making hot drinks | This gaiwan has a lid for brewing tea. |
| tea pet | /ˈtiː pet/ | a small animal figure decorated by pouring hot drinks over it | Pour a little warm tea over the tea pet. |
| tea leaves | /ˈtiː liːvz/ | dried plant pieces used to make a hot drink | These tea leaves open up in hot water. |
| tea strainer | /ˈtiː ˌstreɪnɚ/ | a small filter that keeps plant pieces out of your drink | The tea strainer keeps loose leaves out of drinks. |
| canister | /ˈkænɪstɚ/ | a container with a lid for storing dry food | This canister keeps our loose tea dry and fresh. |
| incense | /ˈɪnsens/ | a thin stick that burns slowly and gives a pleasant smell | This incense gives the room a gentle smell. |
Night Market 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart | /kɑːrt/ | a small stand on wheels used to sell food | The vendor sells hot snacks from this cart. |
| string lights | /ˈstrɪŋ laɪts/ | small electric bulbs connected along a wire for decoration | These string lights make the food stand look bright. |
| stool | /stuːl/ | a small seat with legs and no back | This red stool gives you somewhere to sit. |
| squid | /skwɪd/ | a sea animal with a long body and ten arms | This grilled squid is served on a wooden stick. |
| tanghulu | /tɑːŋˈhuːluː/ | fruit on a stick covered with a hard sugar coating | This tanghulu has a crunchy sugar coating outside. |
| crepe | /krep/ | a thin pancake filled with sweet food and folded | This crepe holds strawberries and cream inside. |
| corn dog | /ˈkɔːrn dɑːɡ/ | a sausage on a stick with a fried outer coating | This corn dog has a crispy coating outside. |
| fish balls | /ˈfɪʃ bɑːlz/ | small round pieces of food made from chopped seafood | These fish balls are served on wooden sticks. |
Sushi Bar 8 words
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sushi | /ˈsuːʃi/ | small pieces of rice with fish, egg, or vegetables | The sushi has fish on top of rice. |
| sashimi | /sɑːˈʃiːmi/ | thin slices of raw fish served without rice | This sashimi is sliced raw fish without rice. |
| wasabi | /wəˈsɑːbi/ | a spicy green paste eaten with raw fish | Add a little wasabi for a spicy taste. |
| pickled ginger | /ˌpɪkəld ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ | thin pink root slices kept in sweet vinegar | Eat pickled ginger between bites of raw fish. |
| edamame | /ˌedəˈmɑːmeɪ/ | young green beans served in their pods | Squeeze the edamame pods to get the beans. |
| miso soup | /ˌmiːsoʊ ˈsuːp/ | a warm liquid food made with soybean paste | This miso soup has tofu and seaweed inside. |
| tempura | /temˈpʊrə/ | seafood and vegetables fried in a light crispy coating | The tempura has a light and crispy coating. |
| conveyor belt | /kənˈveɪɚ ˌbelt/ | a moving strip that carries plates around a restaurant | The conveyor belt carries plates past our seats. |