Essential Kitchen and Dining Vocabulary

This article provides a comprehensive overview of 80 essential kitchen and dining vocabulary words, complete with example sentences and brief descriptions.

No.	Word	Example Sentence	Description
1	Apron	"She put on an apron before starting to cook."	A garment worn over clothes for protection while cooking.
2	Baking Sheet	"Place the cookies on the baking sheet before baking."	A flat tray used for baking in the oven.
3	Blender	"I used the blender to make a smoothie."	An electric appliance for mixing and blending foods.
4	Bowl	"Mix the salad ingredients in a large bowl."	A round dish used for holding food.
5	Can Opener	"Use a can opener to open the tin of beans."	A tool used to open metal cans.
6	Chair	"Please pull up a chair and join us for dinner."	A piece of furniture for one person to sit on.
7	Chopping Board	"Chop the vegetables on the chopping board."	A durable board on which to place material for cutting.
8	Colander	"Drain the pasta in a colander."	A bowl with holes to drain liquids from foods.
9	Cooker	"The cooker has four burners and a large oven."	An appliance used for cooking food.
10	Corkscrew	"Use the corkscrew to open the wine bottle."	A tool for pulling corks from bottles.
11	Cup	"Pour the tea into the cup."	A small bowl-shaped container for drinking.
12	Cutlery	"Set the table with cutlery for the meal."	Utensils used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons.
13	Dish Rack	"Place the washed dishes in the dish rack to dry."	A rack for draining washed dishes.
14	Dish Towel	"Dry the plates with a dish towel."	A cloth for drying washed dishes and utensils.
15	Dishwasher	"Load the dirty plates into the dishwasher."	A machine for washing dishes automatically.
16	Espresso Machine	"Make a cup of strong coffee with the espresso machine."	A machine for making espresso coffee.
17	Fork	"Use a fork to eat your salad."	A utensil with several prongs, used for eating.
18	Fridge	"Store the leftovers in the fridge."	A refrigerated compartment for storing food.
19	Frying Pan	"Cook the eggs in a frying pan."	A pan used for frying foods.
20	Garlic Press	"Crush the cloves with a garlic press."	A tool used for crushing garlic.
21	Glass	"Fill the glass with water."	A drinking container made from glass.
22	Grater	"Grate the cheese using the grater."	A tool for shredding food into fine pieces.
23	Grill	"Grill the chicken on the barbecue grill."	A device for cooking food over direct heat.
24	Juicer	"Extract fresh orange juice with the juicer."	A tool for extracting juice from fruits.
25	Kettle	"Boil water in the kettle for tea."	A container for boiling water.
26	Knife	"Sharpen the knife before cutting the vegetables."	A tool with a blade used for cutting.
27	Ladle	"Serve the soup using the ladle."	A large long-handled spoon for serving soup.
28	Measuring Cup	"Use a measuring cup to measure the flour."	A cup marked with standard units of measure.
29	Microwave	"Heat the leftovers in the microwave for two minutes."	An appliance for heating food quickly.
30	Mixer	"Blend the cake batter using a mixer."	A kitchen device for mixing foods.
31	Mortar and Pestle	"Grind the spices with a mortar and pestle."	Tools used to crush and grind substances.
32	Napkin	"Place a napkin on your lap during the meal."	A cloth or paper for wiping the mouth while eating.
33	Oven	"Bake the cake in the oven at 350 degrees."	A chamber for baking or roasting food.
34	Oven Mitts	"Use oven mitts to remove the hot tray."	Insulated gloves for handling hot objects.
35	Pan	"Fry the pancakes on a non-stick pan."	A metal container used for cooking food.
36	Peeler	"Peel the potatoes with a peeler."	A tool for removing the skin from fruits and vegetables.
37	Pitcher	"Serve iced tea from the pitcher."	A large container for holding and pouring liquids.
38	Placemat	"Set the table with placemats before dinner."	A mat used to protect the table from hot plates.
39	Plate	"Place the salad on the plate."	A flat dish for serving or eating food.
40	Pot	"Boil water in the pot for pasta."	A deep, round container used for cooking.
41	Refrigerator	"We keep fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator."	A large appliance used for storing food at cold temperatures.
42	Rolling Pin	"Roll out the dough with a rolling pin."	A tool used for shaping and flattening dough.
43	Salad Spinner	"Dry the lettuce leaves using a salad spinner."	A kitchen tool used to wash and remove excess water from salad greens.
44	Salt Shaker	"Pass the salt shaker, please."	A small container with holes for sprinkling salt.
45	Saucer	"Place your cup on the saucer."	A small, shallow dish for a cup.
46	Scale	"Weigh the flour using the kitchen scale."	A device for measuring weight.
47	Scissors	"Use kitchen scissors to cut the herbs."	Cutting tools with two moving blades joined at a pivot.
48	Sieve	"Sift the flour through a sieve."	A utensil with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for straining.
49	Skillet	"Cook the steak in a hot skillet."	A frying pan with a flat bottom and low sides.
50	Spatula	"Flip the pancakes with a spatula."	A flat utensil for lifting or turning food.
51	Spoon	"Stir the soup with a spoon."	A utensil with a shallow bowl at the end of a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
52	Stove	"Turn on the stove to boil water."	A kitchen appliance used for cooking, with burners or heating elements.
53	Strainer	"Strain the pasta in a strainer."	A device with holes for separating liquid from solid.
54	Table	"Set the table for dinner."	A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for meals.
55	Tablecloth	"Lay a tablecloth on the table for the party."	A large piece of fabric used to cover a table.
56	Teapot	"Brew the tea in a teapot."	A container used for making and serving tea.
57	Thermometer	"Check the meat's temperature with a thermometer."	An instrument for measuring temperature.
58	Timer	"Set a timer for 20 minutes for the cake."	A device for measuring time intervals.
59	Toaster	"Put the bread in the toaster for breakfast."	An appliance for toasting bread.
60	Tongs	"Use tongs to turn the chicken on the grill."	A tool with two long arms for picking up and holding things.
61	Tray	"Carry the dishes on a tray."	A flat, shallow container with raised edges for carrying or serving food.
62	Utensils	"Kitchen utensils are in the second drawer."	Tools used in the kitchen for preparing and serving food.
63	Wash Basin	"Rinse the vegetables in the wash basin."	A sink or large bowl for washing things.
64	Whisk	"Whisk the eggs until they're frothy."	A utensil for beating or stirring ingredients.
65	Wine Glass	"Pour the wine into a wine glass."	A glass stemware used for drinking wine.
66	Wok	"Stir-fry the vegetables in a wok."	A bowl-shaped frying pan used for cooking Chinese cuisine.
67	Zester	"Use a zester to add lemon zest to the cake mix."	A tool for removing the zest from citrus fruits.
68	Storage Containers	"Store leftovers in storage containers."	Containers used for storing food.
69	Food Processor	"Chop the onions using a food processor."	An appliance used to chop, blend, and puree food.
70	Griddle	"Cook pancakes on a hot griddle."	A flat cooking surface with a heat source underneath.
71	Pepper Mill	"Grind fresh pepper over the salad with a pepper mill."	A device for grinding peppercorns.
72	Sifter	"Sift the flour with a sifter to remove lumps."	A device for aerating and removing clumps from flour.
73	Steamer	"Steam the vegetables in a steamer for a healthy side dish."	A vessel for cooking food with steam.
74	Thermos	"Keep the coffee hot in a thermos."	A container that keeps drinks hot or cold.
75	Tupperware	"Pack your lunch in Tupperware."	A brand of plastic containers used for storing food.
76	Water Bottle	"Fill your water bottle before going to the gym."	A container for holding and drinking water.
77	Wine Opener	"We need a wine opener to open this bottle."	A device used to remove corks from wine bottles.
78	Wooden Spoon	"Stir the sauce with a wooden spoon."	A spoon made of wood used for cooking or serving.
79	Yogurt Maker	"Make homemade yogurt with a yogurt maker."	A kitchen appliance used to make yogurt.
80	Ziplock Bags	"Store the leftovers in ziplock bags in the fridge."	Resealable plastic storage bags.