Meaning & Definition of Vanilla in English
English⟶
Vanilla
/vənɪlə/
noun
1. Any of numerous climbing plants of the genus vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
synonym:
- vanilla
2. A flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
synonym:
- vanilla,
- vanilla extract
3. A distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans
synonym:
- vanilla
adjective
1. Flavored with vanilla extract
- "He liked vanilla ice cream"
synonym:
- vanilla
2. Plain and without any extras or adornments
- "The most common type of bond is the straight or plain vanilla bond"
- "The basic car is known as the vanilla version"
synonym:
- vanilla
Examples of using
She hated vanilla.
For dessert, Tom ordered chocolate parfait with vanilla ice cream.
I like vanilla ice cream very much.