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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Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers before tossing them with the vinaigrette.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Well Even with so few ingredients, this vinaigrette has big flavor payoff.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Some things should always be made from scratch—we’re looking at you, vinaigrette.
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Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
But the favourite dish of the squad so far was salmon tataki with brown butter vinaigrette, white soy, yuzu and honey.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Well Even with so few ingredients, this vinaigrette has big flavor payoff.
—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Some things should always be made from scratch—we’re looking at you, vinaigrette.
—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
But the favourite dish of the squad so far was salmon tataki with brown butter vinaigrette, white soy, yuzu and honey.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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