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( vənɪ lə )
1. uncountable noun [ usually NOUN noun] Vanilla is a flavouring used in ice cream and other sweet food.
I added a dollop of vanilla ice-cream to the pie.
...vanilla essence.
2. adjective If you describe a person or thing as vanilla , you mean that they are ordinary, with no special or extra features.
...just plain vanilla couples like me and Tony.
The tensions of the Nixon presidency were replaced by the plain vanilla administrationof a friendly, middle-aged, middle-class man from the Middle West.
Synonyms: ordinary, standard, regular, common More Synonyms of vanilla
vanilla in British English ( vəˈnɪlə )
noun 1. any tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, esp V. plonifolia, having spikes of large fragrant greenish-yellow flowers and long fleshy pods containing the seeds (beans)
2. the pod or bean of certain of these plants, used to flavour food, etc
3. a flavouring extract prepared from vanilla beans and used in cooking
adjective 4. flavoured with or as if with vanilla
vanilla ice cream
5. slang ordinary or conventional
a vanilla kind of guy
Word origin
C17: from New Latin, from Spanish
vainilla pod, from
vaina a sheath, from Latin
vāgīna sheath
vanilla in American English ( vəˈnɪlə )
noun 1. any of a genus (Vanilla ) of climbing tropical American orchids with fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers
2. the podlike, immature capsule (vanilla bean ) of some of these plants
3. an extract of these capsules, used as a flavoring in cooking, confections, etc.
adjective 4. of or flavored with vanilla
vanilla ice cream
5. Informal bland, plain, or basic
used esp. in the phrase plain vanilla Word origin
ModL < Sp
vainilla, small pod, husk, dim. of
vaina, pod < L
vagina, a case, pod, sheath; (sense 5) in allusion to the commonness of
vanilla ice cream
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Examples of 'vanilla' in a sentence vanilla
That’s how supple a vanilla bean should be. This can also be served as a warm pudding with lots of vanilla ice cream. Add the vanilla pod to the mix and leave it for 30 minutes to infuse. Or drizzle over vanilla ice cream for an adults-only dessert. Regular savings accounts This is the plain vanilla option and the one most favoured by parents and grandparents. For pudding, half a small scoop of vanilla ice cream with one tablespoon of fruit salad canned in fruit juice. For pudding, two small scoops of vanilla ice cream with four to six tablespoons of fruit salad canned in fruit juice. For pudding, a small scoop of vanilla ice cream with one to two tablespoons of fruitsalad canned in fruit juice. Add the vanilla pods and heat gently until almost boiling, then remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 20 min. You might also be able to detect a hint of vanilla flavour in there as well. This was my favourite and the sweet scent of vanilla lasted for hours. There was also a dessert of confetti cake and vanilla ice cream. Whisk the cream and vanilla bean paste to soft peaks then fold through the strawberry purée. What was phenomenal a few years ago is now plain vanilla. Split the vanilla pods lengthways and place in a medium pan with the cream. Serve with vanilla ice cream and some of the syrup. Its dark cherry and vanilla flavours are perfect with both spicy dishes and decadent desserts. Serve the apples and caramel with the vanilla ice cream. Scatter over the orange zest and lay the vanilla pod on top. Serve with cream or vanilla ice cream. Hers is flavoured with vanilla and dusted with nutmeg. Round it off with peach and pear crumble and vanilla ice cream. This is delicious served with vanilla ice-cream. They will still do plain, vanilla lending. This has notes of tobacco, figs and sweet vanilla oak. Meanwhile place the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla bean paste into a bowl and whisk. In other languages vanilla
British English :
vanilla /
vəˈnɪlə /
NOUN Vanilla is a flavouring used in ice cream and other sweet food.
American English : vanilla Arabic : فانيليا Brazilian Portuguese : baunilha Chinese : 香草 Croatian : vanilija Czech : vanilka Danish : vanilje Dutch : vanille European Spanish : vainilla Finnish : vanilja French : vanille German : Vanille Greek : βανίλια Italian : vaniglia Japanese : バニラ Korean : 바닐라 Norwegian : vanilje Polish : wanilia European Portuguese : baunilha Romanian : vanilie Russian : ваниль Latin American Spanish : vainilla Swedish : vanilj Thai : กลิ่นหรือรสวนิลา Turkish : vanilya Ukrainian : ваніль Vietnamese : vani All related terms of 'vanilla' Chinese translation of 'vanilla'
Definition
ordinary or conventional
(informal) I've just got a plain vanilla insurance policy.
Synonyms
simple
down-to-earth
bog-standard (informal)
Additional synonyms Definition
frequently encountered
Earthquakes are fairly common in this part of the world.
Synonyms
usual ,
standard ,
daily ,
regular ,
ordinary ,
familiar ,
plain ,
conventional ,
routine ,
frequent ,
everyday ,
customary ,
commonplace ,
vanilla (slang) ,
habitual ,
run-of-the-mill ,
humdrum ,
stock ,
workaday ,
bog-standard (British , Irish , slang) ,
a dime a dozen
Definition
established by accepted usage or general agreement
the cost of fuel and electricity used by a conventional system
Synonyms
ordinary ,
standard ,
normal ,
regular ,
usual ,
vanilla (slang) ,
habitual ,
bog-standard (British , Irish , slang) ,
common Definition
suitable for or used on ordinary days
an exhilarating escape from the drudgery of everyday life
Synonyms
ordinary ,
common ,
usual ,
familiar ,
conventional ,
routine ,
dull ,
stock ,
accustomed ,
customary ,
commonplace ,
mundane ,
vanilla (slang) ,
banal ,
habitual ,
run-of-the-mill ,
unimaginative ,
workaday ,
unexceptional ,
bog-standard (British , Irish , slang) ,
common or garden (informal) ,
dime-a-dozen (informal) ,
wonted vamp vandal vanguard vanilla vanish vanity vanquish
Additional synonyms Definition
usual, regular, or typical
The two countries have resumed normal diplomatic relations. The hospital claimed they were simply following their normal procedure.
Synonyms
usual ,
common ,
standard ,
average ,
natural ,
regular ,
ordinary ,
acknowledged ,
typical ,
conventional ,
routine ,
accustomed ,
habitual ,
run-of-the-mill Definition
following a set rule or normal practice
Children are encouraged to make reading a regular routine.
Synonyms
normal ,
common ,
established ,
usual ,
ordinary ,
typical ,
routine ,
everyday ,
customary ,
commonplace ,
habitual ,
unvarying
Definition
relating to or characteristic of routine
a series of routine medical tests
Synonyms
usual ,
standard ,
normal ,
customary ,
ordinary ,
familiar ,
typical ,
conventional ,
everyday ,
habitual ,
workaday ,
wonted Definition
of a usual, medium, or accepted kind
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.
Synonyms
usual ,
normal ,
customary ,
set ,
stock ,
average ,
popular ,
basic ,
regular ,
typical ,
prevailing ,
orthodox ,
staple ,
one-size-fits-all
Definition
staple
They supply stock sizes outside the middle range.
Synonyms
regular ,
traditional ,
usual ,
basic ,
ordinary ,
conventional ,
staple ,
customary Definition
being or serving as a representative example of a particular type
typical pastimes such as watching films and reading
Synonyms
archetypal ,
standard ,
model ,
normal ,
classic ,
stock ,
essential ,
representative ,
usual ,
conventional ,
regular ,
characteristic ,
orthodox ,
signature ,
indicative ,
illustrative ,
archetypical ,
stereotypical
Definition
commonplace or ordinary
an escape from the tedium of the workaday world
Synonyms
ordinary ,
common ,
familiar ,
practical ,
routine ,
everyday ,
commonplace ,
mundane ,
prosaic ,
run-of-the-mill ,
humdrum ,
bog-standard (British , Irish , slang)