vinegar

noun/ˈvɪnɪɡər/

Frequency rank: #6,550 most common English word

Meaning

a sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol, used in cooking and as a condiment.

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Example sentence

She added some vinegar to the salad dressing to give it a tangy flavor.

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