balsamic vinegar

noun

: an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes

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For a secret sauce, top sautéed Swiss chard with a sprinkle of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, and a small pat of unsalted butter. —

Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 The brussels sprouts will be roasted simply with olive oil…and balsamic vinegar. —

Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 14 Oct. 2024 Mary Sue Milliken’s Fennel And Herb Grilled Ribs Chef Mary Sue Milliken rubs pork ribs with lots of herbs and fennel seeds before slow-cooking them on the grill and brushing them with a balsamic vinegar glaze. —

Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024 Made with white balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, and mustard, the dressing adds a flavorful kick and balances the pungent flavor of blue cheese and the sweetness of ripe, fresh strawberries in the salad. —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balsamic vinegar

Word History

Etymology

translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of balsamic vinegar was in 1862

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