Meaning & Definition of word "Vanilla"
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Vanilla
/vəˈnɪlə/
noun:
- 1. a widely used flavoring derived from the pods of the vanilla orchid.
- Example: I prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate.
- 2. the plant of the orchid family that produces vanilla pods.
- Example: We visited a farm where they grow vanilla.
adjective:
- 1. plain, basic, or lacking in special features.
- Example: The design of the software was quite vanilla, with no advanced features.
- 2. not having any unusual, distinctive, or remarkable qualities.
- Example: He preferred vanilla options that were safe and popular.
Etymology
From Spanish 'vainilla', diminutive of 'vaina' meaning 'pod'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vanilla extract:
A concentrated flavoring made from vanilla beans.
vanilla flavor:
A taste derived from vanilla used in various desserts.
vanilla ice cream:
Ice cream flavored with vanilla.
vanilla model:
A standard or basic model that lacks features.
Related Words
flavor:
A distinctive taste.
scent:
A pleasant smell.
bean:
The seed of a plant used as flavoring.
Slang Meanings of vanilla
Meaning: Something that is conventional or lacking excitement.
Example Sentence: That movie was so vanilla, I almost fell asleep.
Meaning: Used to describe a person who is conservative or lacks adventurousness.
Example Sentence: He’s a bit vanilla; he never tries anything new.