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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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