Meaning & Definition of word "Vinegar"
Vinegar
/ˈvɪnɪɡər/
noun:
- 1. A sour liquid obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids, often used in cooking, food preservation, and as a condiment.
- Example: I added a splash of vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
- 2. A solution of acetic acid in water, commonly used as a preservative and flavoring agent.
- Example: The recipe calls for white vinegar to pickle the cucumbers.
- 3. A substance with a sharp taste and smell, used in various culinary applications.
- Example: She used balsamic vinegar to glaze the roasted vegetables.
Etymology
●Middle English 'vinegre', from Old French 'vigneur', from Latin 'vinum' (wine) + 'acer' (sour).
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of vinegar
Meaning: To be sour or unpleasant in demeanor.
● Example Sentence: Stop being so vinegar today, lighten up!
Meaning: A term for a cheap or inferior version of something.
● Example Sentence: That new restaurant is just vinegar compared to the one down the street.