B1nounfood
US/ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
UK/ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
one of the foods you mix together to make a dish; also one part of something successful
In context
Fish sauce is the key ingredient in almost every Vietnamese dipping sauce.
Check the list of ingredients if you are allergic to nuts.
Hard work and a bit of luck are the main ingredients of success.
Words that go with ingredient
adjective + noun
- key ingredientFresh herbs are a key ingredient in this salad.
- fresh ingredientsThe restaurant buys fresh ingredients from the market every morning.
- main ingredientRice flour is the main ingredient of bánh cuốn.
noun + preposition
- list of ingredientsThe list of ingredients on the packet was surprisingly long.
verb + noun
- combine the ingredientsCombine the ingredients in a large bowl and stir well.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This soup has many materials.Correct: This soup has many ingredients.