Word
vinaigrette
Phoneticsvinai·grette
UK/vˌɪneɪɡɹˈɛt/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a light sauce for salad made by mixing oil and vinegar with salt, pepper, and herbs.
n. a cold emulsion of oil and vinegar, typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and mustard, used to dress salads and cold vegetables.
Examples
“She pours vinaigrette over the fresh green salad.”
“He shakes olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in a jar to make a fresh vinaigrette for lunch.”
“Unlike heavy creamy dressings, a sharp vinaigrette cuts through the richness of roasted vegetables and leaves the palate clean.”
Examples
simple
“She pours vinaigrette over the fresh green salad.”
contextual
“He shakes olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in a jar to make a fresh vinaigrette for lunch.”
complex
“Unlike heavy creamy dressings, a sharp vinaigrette cuts through the richness of roasted vegetables and leaves the palate clean.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “vinaigrette” in context.
Verb
01. drizzle vinaigrette
“She drizzled vinaigrette lightly over the roasted beets.”
verb + noun
02. make vinaigrette
“You can make vinaigrette in less than five minutes.”
verb + noun
03. shake vinaigrette
“Shake the vinaigrette well before pouring it over the salad.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. classic vinaigrette
“A classic vinaigrette needs just oil, vinegar, mustard and seasoning.”
adj + noun
05. homemade vinaigrette
“Homemade vinaigrette tastes much fresher than bottled dressing.”
adj + noun
06. light vinaigrette
“She dressed the mixed leaves with a light vinaigrette.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. batch of vinaigrette
“Make a fresh batch of vinaigrette for the picnic.”
noun + prep + noun
08. bowl of vinaigrette
“He prepared a small bowl of vinaigrette for the side salad.”
noun + prep + noun
09. jar of vinaigrette
“She keeps a small jar of vinaigrette in the fridge.”
noun + prep + noun
10. dress the salad with vinaigrette
“Lightly dress the salad with vinaigrette just before serving.”
11. make a simple vinaigrette
“You can make a simple vinaigrette with olive oil and red wine vinegar.”
12. shake vinaigrette before using
“Always shake the vinaigrette before using as it separates quickly.”
Real-World Examples
“There’s perhaps no more seamless way to elevate a salad than with a homemade vinaigrette – from classic shallot and mustard-based dressings to tomato-infused drizzles and spicy Caesar, below nine chefs from MICHELIN restaurants share their favorite recipes for salad dressings and what they pair best with.” “As I’m sure everyone else knows, a basic French vinaigrette begins, first and foremost, with a small spoon of Dijon mustard, then salt, and then one part vinegar to three parts oil (often one of the lighter kinds, like canola).” “For a separated vinaigrette, ensure the jar is tightly capped and give it a good shake to reunite the oil and vinegar.” “Make a salad with raw spinach leaves, tomato slices, red pepper slices, and a vinaigrette dressing.” Etymology
Borrowed from French vinaigrette. Sense 4 (“type of Russian salad”) is a semantic loan from Russian винегре́т (vinegrét), whence also the doublet vinegret.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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