balsamic

adjective

bal·​sam·​ic bȯl-ˈsa-mik How to pronounce balsamic (audio) -ˈsä- How to pronounce balsamic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, yielding, or containing balsam
2
: made with balsamic vinegar
a balsamic vinaigrette

Examples of balsamic in a Sentence

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Dinner began with a plated salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, slivered red onion, English cucumber wheels, chickpeas, and watermelon radish, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 July 2025 Dressed up with balsamic vinaigrette and ground pepper, Full Hand’s tomatoes make a lovely and filling lunch for $13. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 2025 Balsamic Vinaigrette As a versatile dressing, balsamic vinaigrette has a distinct tart and acidic taste that is typically lower in calories, sodium, and sugar. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025 There’s a [sandwich there called the Prosciutto], which is just prosciutto, basil, mozzarella and a little bit of balsamic drizzle. Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balsamic

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of balsamic was in 1676

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“Balsamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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