vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvi-ni-ˈgret 
1
: a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
called also vinaigrette dressing
2
: a small ornamental box or bottle with perforated top used for holding an aromatic preparation (such as smelling salts)
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It's loaded with strawberries and topped with a strawberry vinaigrette, too.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Loaded with greens, dates and goat cheese, the vinaigrette dressing with honey and white balsamic (or more correctly, condimento bianco) is a touch sweet and could benefit from some acidity for balance.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
From Peel to Pulp Every part of this sassy citrus is edible and delightful–the juice, pulp, rind, and even the leaves used to make minty or fruity lemonades or Arnold Palmers, sweet and savory sauces, vinaigrettes, soups like Greek avgolemono, pilafs, picatas, risottos, and pasta dishes.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Red wine vinaigrette brings the lightness, but the other option of labneh ranch has the right touch of richness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Loaded with greens, dates and goat cheese, the vinaigrette dressing with honey and white balsamic (or more correctly, condimento bianco) is a touch sweet and could benefit from some acidity for balance.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
From Peel to Pulp Every part of this sassy citrus is edible and delightful–the juice, pulp, rind, and even the leaves used to make minty or fruity lemonades or Arnold Palmers, sweet and savory sauces, vinaigrettes, soups like Greek avgolemono, pilafs, picatas, risottos, and pasta dishes.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Red wine vinaigrette brings the lightness, but the other option of labneh ranch has the right touch of richness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vinaigrette
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvin-i-ˈgret
: a sauce made of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
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