vinaigrette
/ˌvɪnɪˈɡret/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌvɪnɪˈɡret/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌvi-ni-ˈgret How to pronounce vinaigrette (audio)/ (ame, mw)
vinaigrette — noun
- vinaigrettesingular
- vinaigrettesplural
1. oil and vinegar mixed with herbs, used as a dressing for salads and vegetables
oil and vinegar mixed with herbs, used as a dressing for salads and vegetables
Mira whisked olive oil, vinegar, and herbs into a simple salad vinaigrette.
make a simple vinaigrette — homemade preparation
Zuri poured a lemon-and-garlic vinaigrette over the roasted vegetables before serving them.
pour [vinaigrette] over [food] — typical serving pattern
Ilan adds mustard and honey to make a creamy vinaigrette for his salad.
Romi found the store-bought vinaigrette too sweet, so she started making her own.
Dahlia drizzled a balsamic vinaigrette over the sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
- dressing
broader term that includes creamy dressings like ranch or Caesar; vinaigrette is always oil-and-vinegar based
- salad dressing
general term for any sauce put on salad; vinaigrette is one specific type
- vinaigrette dressing
slightly more formal or menu-style phrasing; interchangeable in meaning
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Most often uncountable (I love this vinaigrette), but countable when referring to a specific type or portion (The menu offers three vinaigrettes).