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

In addition, The Bigger Feast includes black pepper & Gruyère biscuits, a pear-walnut salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, and a ginger-apple crisp with a walnut-oat topping. —Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024

Apples can also create a refreshing salad—just toss them with some leafy greens, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette. —Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024

Remove sheet pan from the oven, remove the foil and spoon the vinaigrette dressing over the vegetables. —Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024

Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 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