Word
vinegar
Phoneticsvine·gar
US/ˈvɪnəɡɝ/
UK/vˈɪnɪɡɐ/
Definitions
01sour liquid
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. a sour-tasting liquid used to add flavour to food or to preserve vegetables.
n. a dilute solution of acetic acid formed by the fermentation of ethanol, used as a condiment or preservative.
“She mixed some oil and vinegar together to make a simple dressing for the salad.”
“The chef recommended using a high-quality balsamic vinegar to balance the sweetness of the roasted beetroot.”
Synonyms
02energy or spirit
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun American English · Informal
n. energy, strength, or a lively personality.
n. vitality, vigour, or a sharp, energetic temperament.
“Even at eighty years old, the coach was still full of vinegar and ready to work.”
“The young candidate was full of piss and vinegar, determined to challenge the established political order during the primary debates.”
03to add vinegar
C1 · Advanced Cooking Technical
v. to add vinegar to food to give it a sour taste.
v. to season, treat, or preserve a substance with vinegar. Transitive use.
Español:vinagrar
“The recipe suggests you vinegar the vegetables before letting them sit overnight.”
“The traditional method requires the processor to vinegar the herring thoroughly to ensure it remains shelf-stable without refrigeration.”
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weh₁y-? Proto-Indo-European *-ō? Proto-Indo-European *wéyh₁ō Proto-Italic *wīnom Latin vīnum Old French vin Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱrós Proto-Italic *akris Classical Latin ācer Late Latin ācrus Old French aigre Old French vinaigrebor. Middle English vynegre English vinegar From Middle English vynegre, from Old French vinaigre from Old French vyn egre, based on Latin vīnum (“wine”) + Latin ācer (“sour”). Displaced Old English æċed (survived in Middle English eced).
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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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