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 Carpenter notes that this is key given that vinegar’s smell fades quickly. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 Use gentle, food-safe options like vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda with a soft cloth or sponge to safely clean the interior. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 One common solution is a combination of vinegar, salt, and a small amount of liquid dish soap. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 July 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
  • IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, filed a police report over the stunt and sanitized the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • My favorite cocktail was Feelin’ Feverish, a lovely concoction of Absolut Mandrin vodka, Fever-Tree blood orange ginger beer, St-Germain, and lime juice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • These include rising bond yields, recent hawkish speeches, three July dissents from Fed policymakers and energy pricing remaining generally elevated.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Over the first half of the year, the British energy major saw its profits balloon 70% compared with the year before.
    — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • January LaVoy works in a variety of different genres and brings vigor to each one.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • The Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women).
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • So when gas prices spiked after the war in Iran began, Johnson not only changed her commute but considered a second job or seeking out a roommate for her and her partner.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And this year, the embassy in this central African country has assisted in securing a $100 million contract to supply two data centers and a gas-to-power plant, in the face of strong competition from China.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Inside this gut pouch, tens of millions of bacteria scavenge for scraps of fiber, starch, and other nutrients, and break down cellulose and proteins.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026
  • That’s right, rather than boiling in a separate pot, the pasta cooks right in the skillet, releasing its starches into the broth to create a creamy, glossy sauce.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • Beyond using high-quality and fresh beans, keeping them whole until just before pulling the espresso is just as important.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Higher-end coffee roasters take more care in sourcing their beans and looking at the health of their supply chain.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • Minabe’s designs can include fresh greenery and orchids, gladiolas, red and pink ginger, plumeria, ferns, tea leaves and the tiare’, which is also known as the Tahitian gardenia.
    — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • The warm flavors of star anise, anise seed, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger flavor these simple skewers served with peanut sauce.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of ginger
Noun
  • After returning home, Cheogyal restarted his life and education in his home county Drago (Luhuo in Chinese), located in the rolling grasslands and mountains of a Tibetan region of Sichuan, on the southeastern corner of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Say the necessary thing, confirm the next step, and make your private life less complicated.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of life

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