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vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvi-ni-gər
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Examples of vinegar in a Sentence
glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years
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The shrimp is full of flavor from ingredients like garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar marinade.
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
Preserve in Annapolis fries up blue cat for fish n' chips with malt vinegar aioli.
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 28 July 2024
The chicken, marinated for a minimum of 12 hours and then cooked to order, has flavors that include garlic parmesan, Nashville hot, salt and vinegar and lemon pepper Tajin.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Boost the Power of Your Laundry Detergent Quite a few natural products, like vinegar and baking soda, can enhance your laundry experience.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinegar. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvin-i-gər
: a sour liquid obtained from cider, wine, or malt and used to flavor or preserve foods
Medical Definition
vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvin-i-gər
1
: a sour liquid used as a condiment or a preservative that is obtained by acetic fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids (as fermented cider, malt beer, or wine) or of dilute distilled alcohol
2
: a pharmaceutical solution of the active principles of drugs in dilute acetic acid usually prepared by maceration
aromatic vinegar
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