Ingredient
Noun
UK
/ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
US
/ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A part or item used to make food, drinks, or other things.
Example
"Sugar is an ingredient in sweet dishes."
"The chef added fresh ingredients to make the salad tasty."
"Honesty is an important ingredient in every good friendship."
Explanation
An ingredient is a part or item used to make food, drinks, or other things. For example, flour is an important ingredient for bread. Ingredients can also be parts of a recipe, mixture, or product. In cooking, every ingredient has a role, like sugar for sweetness or salt for taste. You can also use ingredient in a general sense, like “Trust is an important ingredient in friendship”.