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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The surprising combination of pasta, pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers dressed in a zingy Italian vinaigrette.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Crunchy, juicy cucumbers and creamy mozzarella provide a welcome counterpoint to the boldness of the vinaigrette.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
It’s finished with a bold Mediterranean-style vinaigrette made with Calabrian chiles, lime juice, lime zest, Colatura, and cilantro.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Sweet cantaloupe and blueberries bring maximum sweetness, while the vinaigrette and flaky sea salt balance everything out just right.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Crunchy, juicy cucumbers and creamy mozzarella provide a welcome counterpoint to the boldness of the vinaigrette.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
It’s finished with a bold Mediterranean-style vinaigrette made with Calabrian chiles, lime juice, lime zest, Colatura, and cilantro.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Sweet cantaloupe and blueberries bring maximum sweetness, while the vinaigrette and flaky sea salt balance everything out just right.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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 20 Jul. 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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