balsamic vinegar

noun

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

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This recipe, in which the berries are macerated with balsamic vinegar (a classic combination in Italy) goes a step further and doesn’t require you to churn it. Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Made from white Trebbiano grape juice and slowly barrel-aged in various woods over a period of years, balsamic vinegar has a subtle flavor and slight sweetness that goes beautifully with berries. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 For a deeper concentration of color or flavor, a balsamic vinegar may do the trick. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026 In addition to the award-winning Majani chocolate gelato, savory scoops include gorgonzola, taleggio cheese and balsamic vinegar, and cacio e pepe. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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