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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This rendition switches it up in a delicious way, using a balsamic mixture as its sauce. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025 Second course: Roasted cauliflower bisque, beef and barley soup, balsamic roasted beet salad or the Famed Wedge. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025 In a marinade: Whether for steaks or chicken breast, balsamic glaze is the perfect addition to a marinade or even a simple pan sauce. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 The notes of high-toned bright fruit—think sour cherry, balsamic and black tea flavors—lend it a lovely sweet-savory profile. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balsamic 

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 2 Feb. 2025.

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