balsamic vinegar

noun

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

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To prepare sauce, combine fresh chili pepper, balsamic vinegar, dry sherry, hoisin sauce and soy sauce into a bowl. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 The tomatoes were fresh and vibrant, and there was a slight sweetness from balsamic vinegar. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Whole mustard seeds, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon fill out the spice and the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar provide more tang! Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 New this year is its Citrus Pantry pairing with a bottle of Citrus Oregano balsamic vinegar and its Gremolata olive oil plus a tin of garlic spice and a gravity pour spout. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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