Definition of vinegar Vinegar

/vɪˈnʌgɚ/ - [vinuger] - vin•e•gar

We found 15 definitions of vinegar from 9 different sources.

What does vinegar mean?

Noun Plural: vinegars
vinegar - sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
		acetum
		condiment a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments"
		chili vinegar fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers
		cider vinegar vinegar made from cider
vinegar - dilute acetic acid

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vinegar (Noun)
A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid .
vinegar (Noun)
Any variety of vinegar.
vinegar (Verb)
To season with vinegar.

vinegar (a.)
A sour liquid used as a condiment, or as a preservative, and obtained by the spontaneous (acetous) fermentation, or by the artificial oxidation, of wine, cider, beer, or the like.
vinegar (a.)
Hence, anything sour; -- used also metaphorically.
vinegar (v. t.)
To convert into vinegar; to make like vinegar; to render sour or sharp.

vinegar
A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol with acetic acid bacteria used as a condiment or preservative.
vinegar
To season with vinegar.

vinegar
In transportation by water vinegar is essential to the comfort of horses, and should be freely used by sponging their mouths and noses repeatedly, and also their mangers. A small portion of vinegar drank with water supplies the waste of perspiration of men in the field. It is better than rum or whisky; it allays thirst, and men who use it avoid the danger of drinking cold water when heated, and are not fevered as they are too apt to be by the use of spirituous liquors.

vinegar
A name given to the person who with a whip in his hand, and a hat held before his eye, keeps the ring clear, at boxing-matches and cudgel-playing; also, in cant terms, a cloak.

Vinegar is a liquid used mostly in cooking. It can be made from wine or other liquids containing alcohol, like cider or fermented fruit juices. Ethanol is oxidized from the liquid, resulting in vinegar.

It can also be made through the use of certain bacteria.

In cooking, it is often used as a condiment to add to salad. To get an Italian-type dressing, vinegar, oil and salt are used.