ingredients (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡriːdiəns/
Definition
The different foods or substances that are combined to make something, especially a food dish.
Examples
Check the label for a full list of ingredients.
Flour, sugar, and eggs are the main ingredients in this cake.
The secret ingredient in her famous sauce is a pinch of nutmeg.
How to Use ingredients
- ingredients for (prepositional phrase)
- The items needed to make a specific dish or product. — "What are the ingredients for a good pizza?"
- list of ingredients (collocation)
- A written enumeration of all the items used in a recipe or product. — "The list of ingredients on the package was very long."
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