waldorf
n. C / Un. a style of education or food. In schools, it focuses on creativity and nature; in cooking, it is a famous salad with apples, celery, and walnuts.
n. refers to an educational philosophy emphasizing holistic development and creative play, or a specific salad composed of apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise.
We ordered a Waldorf salad to share as a starter.
The local Waldorf school encourages children to learn through artistic activities and outdoor exploration rather than standardized testing.
The chef prepared a modern interpretation of the classic Waldorf salad, substituting the traditional mayonnaise with a light yogurt dressing and adding toasted pecans for extra texture.
When referring to the educational system, it is often used as a modifier before 'school' or 'education'.