balsamic vinegar

noun

: an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes

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In a small blender, combine mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025 Add Alcohol or Vinegar for Depth: A splash of bourbon, beer, or even balsamic vinegar can bring a deep, complex flavor to your sauce. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 May 2025 Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025 In a medium saucepan, combine the jam, brown sugar, mustard, balsamic vinegar, chipotles, adobo, garlic and smoked paprika. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for balsamic vinegar

Word History

Etymology

translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of balsamic vinegar was in 1862

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“Balsamic vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic%20vinegar. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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