balsamic vinegar

noun

: an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes

Examples of balsamic vinegar in a Sentence

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Mary Sue Milliken’s Fennel And Herb Grilled Ribs Chef Mary Sue Milliken rubs pork ribs with lots of herbs and fennel seeds before slow-cooking them on the grill and brushing them with a balsamic vinegar glaze. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 Made with white balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, and mustard, the dressing adds a flavorful kick and balances the pungent flavor of blue cheese and the sweetness of ripe, fresh strawberries in the salad. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024 Experiment in the kitchen this fall with delicious new Italian recipes courtesy of this cookbook, which might call for some olive oil or balsamic vinegar — this $50 set has four mini samplers. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2024 Then take the time to roast the ribs on the barbecue with indirect heat, glazing them with an aged balsamic vinegar. Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balsamic vinegar 

Word History

Etymology

translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balsamic vinegar was in 1862

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“Balsamic vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic%20vinegar. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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