vinegar
noun · verb
Simple meaning
Sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈvɪnəɡɚ
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Definition
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noun
Sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
uncountable
A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.
countable
Any variety of vinegar.
informalus
Vigor; vitality.
verb
transitive
To season or otherwise treat with vinegar.
More ways to use vinegar
- “I always put a little vinegar on my french fries.”noun
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