Word
waldorf
Phoneticswal·dorf
/ˈwɔɫdɔɹf/
Definition
n. 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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“We ordered a Waldorf salad to share as a starter.”
contextual
“The local Waldorf school encourages children to learn through artistic activities and outdoor exploration rather than standardized testing.”
complex
“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.”
Usage
When referring to the educational system, it is often used as a modifier before 'school' or 'education'.
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