Vinaigrette vs. Vinegar

Vinaigrette vs. Vinegar — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Vinaigrette and Vinegar

Vinaigrettenoun

A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients. It is used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats..

Vinegarnoun

(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

Vinaigrettenoun

(obsolete) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts; called also vinegarette.

Vinegarnoun

(countable) Any variety of vinegar.

a range of herb-flavoured vinegars

Vinaigrettenoun

(obsolete) A small, two-wheeled vehicle, like a Bath chair, to be drawn or pushed by a boy or man.

Vinegarverb

(transitive) To season or otherwise treat with vinegar.

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Vinaigrettenoun

A sort of Russian salad, originally using French salad dressing.

Vinegarnoun

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

Vinaigrettenoun

oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

Vinegarnoun

dilute acetic acid