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vinegar

/ˈvɪnɪɡə/

/ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

vinegarnoun

vinegars

Translations

уксус

I added some vinegar to the salad dressing.

Я добавил немного уксуса в заправку для салата.

Definitions

A sour liquid obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids, used as a condiment or preservative.

She added a splash of vinegar to the salad dressing for extra tanginess.

Liveliness, energy, or spiritedness, especially in the phrase "piss and vinegar" or "full of vinegar".

The new hires were full of vinegar, eager to make their mark.

Synonyms

sour liquid

condiment

dressing

pickling liquid

acid

vinegarverb

vinegared

Past Simple

vinegared

Past Participle

vinegaring

Gerund

/ˈvɪnɪɡə/

/ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

Rare; chiefly culinary or technical, meaning "to season with or turn into vinegar".

Definitions

To season, flavor, or dress with vinegar.

She vinegared the vegetables before serving them.

To convert into vinegar or cause to become sour through acetous fermentation.

The cider was left to stand so it would vinegar over time.

Synonyms

vinegaradjective

Used attributively to describe something containing, made with, or tasting of vinegar.

Definitions

Containing, made with, or tasting noticeably of vinegar; sour.

The soup had a strong, vinegar taste.

Synonyms