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)

Examples of vinaigrette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Corn pudding 🍁 Wild rice with maple vinaigrette The bottom line: Coloradans know how to bring creativity — and flavor — to the table. —Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024

Produce features heavily in starters like the fall chicory salad with tempura root vegetables and black truffle vinaigrette, as well as sides such as caraflex cabbage with dashi and jalapeño and potato and apple gratin. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024

Place red beet wedges in a large bowl; drizzle evenly with remaining vinaigrette, and toss to coat. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024

Dress it up with pecans, Parmesan, and our tangy-sweet vinaigrette. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from vinaigre vinegar

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

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