vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvi-ni-ˈgret 
1
: a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
called also vinaigrette dressing
2
: a small ornamental box or bottle with perforated top used for holding an aromatic preparation (such as smelling salts)
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There are also soup and salad options, including roasted rainbow carrots with spiced Greek yogurt, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto, artichoke, avocado and lemon thyme vinaigrette.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Prepare vinaigrette: Whisk vinegar, orange juice, and salt in small bowl or glass measuring cup with a handle.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
The pickled habanero onion and tropical vinaigrette bring a zing that wakes up your palate, while the crispy tortilla bowl adds just the right crunch.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
There are more than half-a-dozen on the menu, and the very good chicken turns excellent when dunked in a tomatillo vinaigrette, say, or a three-herb pesto or potent fish-sauce aioli.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Prepare vinaigrette: Whisk vinegar, orange juice, and salt in small bowl or glass measuring cup with a handle.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
The pickled habanero onion and tropical vinaigrette bring a zing that wakes up your palate, while the crispy tortilla bowl adds just the right crunch.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
There are more than half-a-dozen on the menu, and the very good chicken turns excellent when dunked in a tomatillo vinaigrette, say, or a three-herb pesto or potent fish-sauce aioli.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vinaigrette
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvin-i-ˈgret
: a sauce made of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
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