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)

Examples of vinaigrette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And there are also lamb lollipops in a mint vinaigrette and pressed pork belly in a chipotle glaze. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026

Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving. —C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026

Serve with crusty bread, garlic toast, or a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette to balance the soup’s richness. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

Drizzle it into balsamic vinaigrette, or take the plunge and whip it into caramel pots de crème. —Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from vinaigre vinegar

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for vinaigrette

• alphabet
• arpanet
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Kids Definition

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