balsamic

adjective

bal·​sam·​ic bȯl-ˈsa-mik How to pronounce balsamic (audio) -ˈsä- How to pronounce balsamic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, yielding, or containing balsam
2
: made with balsamic vinegar
a balsamic vinaigrette

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While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024 Another vinegar high in polyphenols is balsamic, especially versions made in parts of Italy. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024 The Playoff Prime: Section 116 A premium offering, this is a USDA prime filet served with arugula, garlic butter, balsamic onions and smoked gouda on a sesame seed roll. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024 And there was always a green salad served with a selection of oil, vinegar, and seasonings so everyone at the table could dress their own (a method that confounded me, the child of a balsamic vinaigrette lover). Ellen Fort, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balsamic 

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of balsamic was in 1676

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“Balsamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balsamic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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