balsamic vinegar

noun

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

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Healthy Oils and Vinaigrettes A drizzle of olive oil, avocado oil, balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar can help add some flavor and texture to your salad while providing you with healthy fats. Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025 For roasting and sauteing, look for a recipe that makes use of lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, or balsamic vinegar. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Those ingredients might include balsamic vinegar, heirloom tomatoes, premium cheeses or barbecue chicken. Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025 Jim Milligan founded Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars, a tasting room for olive oil and balsamic vinegar, in 2008 in Traverse City. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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