balsamic

adjective

bal·​sam·​ic bȯl-ˈsa-mik  -ˈsä- 

1

: of, relating to, yielding, or containing balsam

2

: made with balsamic vinegar

a balsamic vinaigrette

Examples of balsamic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All the scents have a woody sophistication, and Pins & Needles captures pine in a beautifully balsamic niche. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025

Roast them until caramelized for a nutty flavor, sauté with balsamic glaze, or shred them raw into a hearty fall salad or coleslaw. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025

Make a salad of arugula, farro, pomegranate arils, walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette. —Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025

Fan favorites include the Flaming Lips topped with red sauce, pepperoni cups, soppressata salami, gorgonzola, rosemary and hot honey, or the Casanova topped with roasted garlic oil, cheese blend, dates, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette and Grana Padano. —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing balsamic

• balsamic vinegar