Vinegar

/ˈvɪnɪɡər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sour liquid obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids, often used in cooking, food preservation, and as a condiment.

I added a splash of vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

A solution of acetic acid in water, commonly used as a preservative and flavoring agent.

The recipe calls for white vinegar to pickle the cucumbers.

A substance with a sharp taste and smell, used in various culinary applications.

She used balsamic vinegar to glaze the roasted vegetables.

Middle English 'vinegre', from Old French 'vigneur', from Latin 'vinum' (wine) + 'acer' (sour).

vinegar and water

A mix that signifies something that is weak or diluted.

like vinegar in a sweet dish

Describing something that is out of place or inappropriate.

to catch more flies with honey than vinegar

A proverb suggesting that kindness is more effective than hostility.

acid

A substance with a pH less than 7, usually sour in taste.

fermentation

The chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.

To be sour or unpleasant in demeanor.

Stop being so vinegar today, lighten up!

A term for a cheap or inferior version of something.

That new restaurant is just vinegar compared to the one down the street.