✨📕 The NEWThe NEW Collegiate Dictionary, 12th Edition Over 5,000 words added — Buy Now! Collegiate DictionaryBuy Now!

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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
When all Brussels sprouts have been fried and salted, transfer them to a serving platter and drizzle with the balsamic reduction or balsamic glaze before serving. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025 Some have swapped the turkey for prosciutto or salami, added a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or layered in fresh arugula. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 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 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

Cite this Entry

“Balsamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!