Food shopping Flashcards
words to describe different types of food from the supermarket
To buy something
Purchase
She purchased fresh vegetables from the local market.
verb
To look through goods in a store without wanting to buy them.
walk around the market
Browse
He browsed the aisles, looking for something interesting to try.
verb
To eat or drink something.
Consume
It’s recommended to consume at least five servings of fruit a day.
verb
To carefully choose something
Select
He selected the ripest tomatoes from the display.
verb
To request something
(in a cafe, restaurant or shop)
Order
She ordered a large pizza with extra cheese.
verb
The activity of buying food and other things for your house.
Grocery shopping
We go grocery shopping every Saturday morning.
collocation
to be inclined towards a particular characteristic or behavior (to want smth)
**(to be) likely to **
Tend to
People tend to buy more fresh produce during the summer.
verb
To look at the date on a food product
Check the expiry date
Always check the expiry date before buying dairy products.
collocation
The act of buying something
Make a purchase
She** made a purchase** of fresh seafood at the market.
collocation
Available to be bought at a reduced price.
to be on a discount
(to be) on sale
The apples are on sale today; let’s get a few kilos.
collocation
amount of food in a region or store.
the food supply
The food supply in the grocery store was low after the holiday.
collocation
goes bad quickly
expires very fast
Perishable
Perishable items like milk and bread should be consumed within a fe
adjective
not expensive
affordable
They found an affordable option for organic fruits.
adjective
help you to stay healthy
full of vitamins
Nutritious
Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious
adjective
Produced without the use of chemicals
natural
Organic
She prefers to buy organic food whenever possible
adjective
