vinegary

adjective

ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce vinegary (audio)
Definition of vinegarynext
as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids vinegary potato salad

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Recent Examples of vinegary The rich ahi was balanced by a dash of sour cream and guacamole crema and a sprinkle of sesame seeds added another layer of flavor and texture to the vinegary, crunchy delight. — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 Now, your typical cocktail isn’t going to be relying on a vinegary kick from pickle juice, of course. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 It’s finished with a fiery, vinegary peralan sauce that tames the chop’s richness without overpowering the quality pork. — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 The name Vlasic drums up a certain vinegary image: a pickle-bearing stork, a crunchy snack and Michigan agricultural history. — Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vinegary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegary
  1. acidic
  2. acid
  3. sour
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  • Make sure the soil is well-drained and acidic with pH levels ranging between 4.5-6.0. Consider laying down mulch to help the plants retain more moisture.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The warmer temperatures on the ocean surface are more acidic, which favors algae.
    — CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of acidic
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  • Alice in Wonderland is the exception with a $1 billion global take, made with the acid stylings of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp when the latter was hot as hell in a pre-streaming 2010.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The company is a leading supplier of liquid and dry, acid and bicarbonate concentrates for dialysis patients in the United States.
    — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • Don’t wait to make a trip to your local restaurant to order these sweet and sour items for yourself.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
  • One is that the group is bullish on oil demand later in the year, putting it firmly in the minority as investor outlooks sour and fears of a global slowdown worsen.
    — Natasha Turak, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of sour

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