vinegar

noun

ˈvi-ni-gər How to pronounce vinegar (audio)
Definition of vinegarnext
as in juice
active strength of body or mind glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years

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Recent Examples of vinegar Its most familiar form combines sturdy bread (either stale or intentionally dried) with ripe tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, onion, and herbs. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 In a small saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and garlic salt. — Barrett Heald, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026 Add the juice or vinegar, your allium, a small spoonful of mustard (if using) and a healthy pinch of salt to the jar. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 For a boost in cleaning power, add vinegar to the baking soda paste. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vinegar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
  1. juice
  2. energy
  3. vigor
  4. gas
  5. starch
  6. beans
  7. ginger
  8. life
Noun
  • As his daughter operated the wine press, Gobillard watched the year's first juice flow with a mix of excitement and anxiety.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Questions no longer centre on marking this era with a trophy, but on how much juice is left to squeeze.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lastly, to dull the war-mongering vigor of the Rivermen, Ormund installs small, scared little boys, ripped from their homes, all along the chemin de ronde — a baby human shield for Ser Daeron the Daring’s great army.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • And while wild barley proved to be better for converting starches into fermentable sugars, some brewers continued to make wheat beers, often using primarily barley and a smaller percentage of wheat.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Sweet potatoes naturally contain resistant starch, which is a type of starch that escapes digestion and does not raise blood sugar.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • Guests can also order grill kits, which include either steak or chicken along with green beans, mac and cheese, and baked beans, all to be cooked on your private grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The best way to eat the goat is wrapped in a tortilla with salsa, beans and rice.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of beans
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  • Along with fūl, the cafe offers an extensive menu of coffee, espresso drinks and teas, including Jebena, which is brewed with ginger and served in a clay pot.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a lot of action on the upper palate, including more clove, ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of cooling menthol.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ginger
Noun
  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Indy was first brought to life at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios theme park in 1989 with the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of life

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