How to Use vinegar in a Sentence

vinegar

noun
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the half-and-half and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Using a spoon, scoop the shallot out of the vinegar and add it to the large bowl.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Once the stain is gone, wipe the dryer with a clean, damp cloth to wash away the smell of vinegar.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in half a cup of heavy cream and a splash of sherry vinegar.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • For big eaters, there’s the famous Big Dog hoagie with a trio of meats and vinegar slaw.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Clean the surface with white vinegar and a damp cloth to remove all the grit.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • In metaphor, vinegar tends to get a bad, or at least a vulgar, rap.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Add the oil and vinegar, season to taste with salt, and toss to combine.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Sluice with vinegar, dab with chile, eat, wipe the sweat from your brow and repeat.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
  • This helps the rub adhere to the ribs but also the vinegar in the mustard is helpful.
    Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Or shred it and dress with sesame oil and vinegar for a rice bowl condiment.
    Yejin Choi, Bon Appétit, 11 Aug. 2022
  • To get your pan as good as new, add equal parts white vinegar and water to soak in the pan.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • To get the best results, the vinegar should be drunk 15 minutes before the meal.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
  • From there, add a bit of vinegar to water in a spray bottle and spray down the inside of the oven.
    Janece Maze, Country Living, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The pineapple in the dish and a sauce made with sugar, vinegar and soy sauce add some freshness to the crispy pork.
    Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Our version skips the dairy for a glaze of sugar, thyme, and red wine vinegar.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • These hold, with an airy crunch and a slight tang from the addition of vinegar in the batter.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
  • In the bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pickling spice.
    Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The Padres were underdogs without Tatis and beat one of the best teams in the league last year on pure piss and vinegar.
    Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Mix juice of 2 limes, ½ cup rice vinegar, a teaspoon of salt, and enough water to make 2 cups.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • Taste and add more oil or vinegar or green onion, as needed.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Nov. 2022
  • In a large bowl, add 1 Tbsp of the basil pesto, plus the red wine vinegar, arugula, potatoes, and olives.
    Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Or use white vinegar or lemon juice and hot soapy water.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 June 2024
  • If dirt lingers, fill it with 1/3 part vinegar and 2/3 part water and let soak, then pour out.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Add the noodles, soy sauce, vinegar, Schezwan Sauce and water.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Her Libyan recipe for fried fish with vinegar and onions is well worth making.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2023
  • An acid such as lemon or vinegar will slow down the enzyme making the vapors that lead to tears.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Along with red wine vinegar and olive oil, the recipe contains Grey Poupon mustard.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2022
  • In fact, vinegar is acidic and can lead to chemical burns.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Malty black vinegar, salty soy sauce, and peppery ginger all add plenty of oomph.
    Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2024

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