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Meaning of French dressing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A mixture of vinegar, oil and other herbs or flavourings (vinaigrette).
    uncountable, usually
  2. 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.
    US, uncountable, usually
  3. 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.
    Canada, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Français vinaigrette
Polski winegret

Examples

“CREAM CHEESE AND CUCUMBER SANDWICH: On thin slices of lightly buttered brown bread spread cream cheese; over same sprinkle chopped cucumbers that have been mixed with a little French dressing. Cover with another slice of lightly buttered brown bread.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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