French dressing
A mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavouringsA mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings (vinaigrette).
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)A mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings (vinaigrette).
oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
(US, uncountable, usually)A salad dressing that is a uniform viscous sauce with a tangy sweet flavor. It is generally made from vegetable oil, vinegar, ketchup (or tomato puree), water, paprika, other spices, and sweeteners.
(Canada, uncountable, usually)A salad dressing that is a uniform viscous sauce with a tangy sweet flavour. It is generally made from vegetable oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, water, and spices.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Named in the Anglophone world for the early origins, in French vinaigrettes, that inspiredNamed in the Anglophone world for the early origins, in French vinaigrettes, that inspired later versions, although the present-day conventions for the dressing's composition do not directly reflect the original French influence; more at Wikipedia. Compare French fries regarding the name mostly not reflecting any direct French influence.
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Forms
plural: French dressings| Singular | French dressing |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonyms- oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic:vinaigrettesauce vinaigrette
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable