Vinaigrette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vinaigrette is a noun meaning A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.
Meaning
A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of vinegret (“type of Russian salad”).
- (obsolete) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts
- (historical) A small, two-wheeled vehicle, like a litter, to be drawn or pushed by a person. They were used in France until the late 18th century.
Example Sentences
Lady Selina smells at her vinaigrette, and replies in her softest, affectedest, civilest, and crushingest manner— "Poor—DEAR—OLD MAN!"
Word Forms
- vinaigrettes
- vinegarette
Synonyms for vinaigrette
Depending on context, synonyms include vinegarette.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balsamic, salad, poivrade, citronette, dressing, mayonnaise.
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