balsamic vinegar
noun
: an aged Italian vinegar made from the must of white grapes
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Unassumingly simple, the sweet melon, salty cheese and fragrant basil reach their peak when doused with white balsamic vinegar and dribbled with fruity olive oil. 
Eric Kimthe New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Add basil and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 Arrange thin slices of watermelon on a platter, douse with white balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt, then top with thin shards of feta and a drizzle of olive oil. New York Times, 20 July 2022 In the video, De Laurentiis mixed up the drink, which mixes balsamic vinegar and sparkling water, and gave a raving review. Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2022 Jensen likes to include a splash of balsamic vinegar in the coating for her croutons (1 tablespoon vinegar for every 1/2 cup oil) to add bright, contrasting flavor. Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 Ingredients ½ cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 lbs. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The combination is simply dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, feta and pine nuts. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and diced red onion. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2022 See More
Eric Kimthe New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Add basil and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 Arrange thin slices of watermelon on a platter, douse with white balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt, then top with thin shards of feta and a drizzle of olive oil. New York Times, 20 July 2022 In the video, De Laurentiis mixed up the drink, which mixes balsamic vinegar and sparkling water, and gave a raving review. Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2022 Jensen likes to include a splash of balsamic vinegar in the coating for her croutons (1 tablespoon vinegar for every 1/2 cup oil) to add bright, contrasting flavor. Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 Ingredients ½ cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 lbs. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 The combination is simply dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, feta and pine nuts. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and diced red onion. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
translation of Italian aceto balsamico, literally, curative vinegar
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above