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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Dress with anchovy-Dijon vinaigrette.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
Some find that adding it to vinaigrette dressings, miso soups, stir-fries, or wheatgrass can conceal its smell and taste.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
Spoon the vinaigrette over the squash and top with mint leaves, if using, and flaky salt.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Roe also loves putting vinaigrettes in a spray bottle, especially when hosting.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
Some find that adding it to vinaigrette dressings, miso soups, stir-fries, or wheatgrass can conceal its smell and taste.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
Spoon the vinaigrette over the squash and top with mint leaves, if using, and flaky salt.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Roe also loves putting vinaigrettes in a spray bottle, especially when hosting.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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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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