Meaning & Definition of word "Salad"
Salad
/ˈsæl.əd/
noun:
- 1. A mixture of raw vegetables, typically served cold, often dressed with oil, vinegar, or other sauces.
- Example: She prepared a fresh garden salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- 2. A dish consisting of various mixtures of salads, meats, fruits, or other ingredients, often served cold.
- Example: The chef specialized in creating unique pasta salads for summer parties.
- 3. A chaotic mixture or medley.
- Example: The event turned into a salad of ideas, with everyone sharing their opinions at once.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'salade', from Old French 'salade', from Latin 'salata' (salty).
Common Phrases and Expressions
salad days:
A time of youthful inexperience.
mixed salad:
A variety of ingredients mixed together.
Related Words
coleslaw:
A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and dressed most commonly with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise.
tabbouleh:
A Levantine salad made of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and soaked in bulgur and olive oil.
caprese:
An Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Slang Meanings of salad
Meaning: A chaotic mixture or disorganized collection.
● Example Sentence: Her room looked like a salad after the party.
Meaning: To confuse or bewilder someone with mixed messages.
● Example Sentence: He salad-ed his friends with too many plans for the weekend.