balsamic vinegar

noun

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

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Sub a great balsamic vinegar and balance the sweetness with a sugar of your choice. Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026 Slayton makes a smoothie with frozen strawberries, collagen peptides, and almond butter, or drizzles fresh berries with aged balsamic vinegar for a snack. Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026 The dressing calls for white balsamic vinegar, which won't turn the cheese brown. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Add the balsamic vinegar, stir to coat, increase the heat to medium and sauté until the onions are deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 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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“Balsamic vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic%20vinegar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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