vinegar

noun
UK: /ˈvɪnɪɡər/
US: /ˈvɪnɪɡər/

  1. A sour-tasting liquid made from fermented alcohol, used to flavor or preserve food.

    1. I added vinegar to the salad dressing to give it a tang.
    2. The chef used a splash of balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan, enhancing the sauce's flavor.

  2. A sharp or sour quality in someone's character or speech.

    1. There was a hint of vinegar in her tone when she spoke to him.
    2. His comments, often delivered with vinegar, made him unpopular despite his insightful points.

Synonyms

acetic acid acerbity
vinegar transitive-verb

  1. To treat or preserve something with vinegar.

    1. She decided to vinegar the cucumbers to make pickles.
    2. They used a special process to vinegar the vegetables, extending their shelf life considerably.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vinegar" in English means: A sour-tasting liquid made from fermented alcohol, used to flavor or preserve food., A sharp or sour quality in someone's character or speech..

The phonetic transcription of "vinegar" is /ˈvɪnɪɡər/ in British English and /ˈvɪnɪɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vinegar": acetic acid, acerbity.

Example usage of "vinegar": "I added vinegar to the salad dressing to give it a tang.". More examples on the page.