vinegary
adjective
vin·e·gary
ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē 
Examples of vinegary in a Sentence
vinegary potato salad
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And that’s not to mention all the ways that Southerners have elevated vinegary pickle brine, either.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Shake Brittany Howard alternating between serene high notes and a vinegary rock howl with Cyrus playing chipper, clean counterpoint over production that barrels through disco, synth pop, and French house.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 June 2025
More Southern Table Staples Relish Trays As mentioned above, relish trays are a favored side on the Southern table, offering a burst of acidic, vinegary freshness in between bites of our quintessential Southern casseroles and rich buttery dishes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The Last Showgirl star, 57, told Alison Hammond of her vinegary hobby over cups of tea on British daytime show This Morning.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Shake Brittany Howard alternating between serene high notes and a vinegary rock howl with Cyrus playing chipper, clean counterpoint over production that barrels through disco, synth pop, and French house.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 June 2025
More Southern Table Staples Relish Trays As mentioned above, relish trays are a favored side on the Southern table, offering a burst of acidic, vinegary freshness in between bites of our quintessential Southern casseroles and rich buttery dishes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The Last Showgirl star, 57, told Alison Hammond of her vinegary hobby over cups of tea on British daytime show This Morning.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vinegary
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“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinegary. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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vinegary
adjective
vin·e·gary
ˈvin-i-g(ə-)rē
: resembling vinegar : sour
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