vinegar — a sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative, made from fermented alcohol
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative, made from fermented alcohol
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪnɪɡər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother swears that apple cider vinegar can cure everything from hiccups to heartbreak.
- The chef's secret ingredient was a dash of aged balsamic vinegar.
- He made such a sour face after drinking vinegar by mistake that even lemons felt sorry for him.
vinegar
NOUN[/ˈvɪnɪɡər/]
a sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative, made from fermented alcohol
a sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative, made from fermented alcohol
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French vinaigre, which is a compound of Latin vinum (wine) and acer (sour). The term literally means 'sour wine,' originating from fermented wine that had developed a sharp, acidic taste.
Breakdown
vin- (wine, from Latin vinum) + -aigre (sour, from Latin acer). The compound vinaigre thus deconstructs as 'sour wine,' reflecting the substance's origin as oxidized wine.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother swears that apple cider vinegar can cure everything from hiccups to heartbreak.”
“The chef's secret ingredient was a dash of aged balsamic vinegar.”
“He made such a sour face after drinking vinegar by mistake that even lemons felt sorry for him.”
“White vinegar is excellent for removing stains and bad odors.”
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