vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvi-ni-gər 
Synonyms
Examples of vinegar in a Sentence
glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years
Recent Examples on the Web
To test your baking soda, combine ½ cup hot water, ¼ teaspoon white vinegar and ¼ teaspoon baking soda.
—
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl mix 1 teaspoon of the vinegar with 3 teaspoons water.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
In another small bowl, beat together egg, water and vinegar with a fork.
—Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
There are also several DIY fruit wash recipes on the web, with one of the most common being a mixture of water and distilled vinegar.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
For combs, prepare a solution of 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water in a vessel large enough to fully submerge the comb.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Swap the vinegar for a different acid, such as lemon or lime juice, sour orange juice or sherry vinegar.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Hill says that vinegar can help break down heavy oil and products that hold polymers in them, such as hair sprays and gel.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
If the zipper is stuck due to corrosion or rust, soaking a cotton swab in vinegar and gently rubbing it along the affected area can help loosen the corrosion and free the zipper.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
In a small bowl mix 1 teaspoon of the vinegar with 3 teaspoons water.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
In another small bowl, beat together egg, water and vinegar with a fork.
—Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
There are also several DIY fruit wash recipes on the web, with one of the most common being a mixture of water and distilled vinegar.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
For combs, prepare a solution of 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water in a vessel large enough to fully submerge the comb.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Swap the vinegar for a different acid, such as lemon or lime juice, sour orange juice or sherry vinegar.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Hill says that vinegar can help break down heavy oil and products that hold polymers in them, such as hair sprays and gel.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
If the zipper is stuck due to corrosion or rust, soaking a cotton swab in vinegar and gently rubbing it along the affected area can help loosen the corrosion and free the zipper.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
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vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvin-i-gər
: a sour liquid obtained from cider, wine, or malt and used to flavor or preserve foods
Medical Definition
vinegar
noun
vin·e·gar
ˈvin-i-gər
1
: a sour liquid used as a condiment or a preservative that is obtained by acetic fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids (as fermented cider, malt beer, or wine) or of dilute distilled alcohol
2
: a pharmaceutical solution of the active principles of drugs in dilute acetic acid usually prepared by maceration
aromatic vinegar
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