balsamic

adjective

bal·​sam·​ic bȯl-ˈsa-mik How to pronounce balsamic (audio) -ˈsä- How to pronounce balsamic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, yielding, or containing balsam
2
: made with balsamic vinegar
a balsamic vinaigrette

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The meat sits on a sauce of anchovies, capers, and parsley, and is topped with balsamic mayonnaise—resulting in a bite-size compendium of regional ingredients. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 Also popular is the Caprese salad, with spring mix lettuce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and tomatoes, served with a balsamic vinaigrette ($12), Pillow said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025 Multifaceted complexity with a bouquet of cocoa nibs and grilled peaches with balsamic chocolate drizzle laced with a mineral intensity carried across the palate by ultra-fine bubbles creating a creamy mousse. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 This rendition switches it up in a delicious way, using a balsamic mixture as its sauce. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balsamic

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of balsamic was in 1676

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“Balsamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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