Synonyms for
Vinegar
Definition
Vinegar is a sour-tasting liquid made from wine, beer, cider, or other alcoholic liquids.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- white vinegar
- balsamic vinegar
- apple cider vinegar
- wine vinegar
- distilled vinegar
- rice vinegar
- malt vinegar
- cleaning with vinegar
Word family
Usage note
Vinegar is primarily a culinary ingredient. While it has some cleaning applications, it's not typically used as a direct antonym for sweet substances in a general sense.
Example sentences
- I spilled vinegar on the kitchen counter.
- My mom uses vinegar to clean the windows.
- The recipe called for a tablespoon of vinegar.
- I don't like the taste of vinegar on my fries.
- The smell of vinegar is very strong.
Quotes
'I can't cook without salt, olive oil, and lemons or vinegar.' - Ina Garten
'I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food...'- Julia Child
'I put vinegar on my chips. I know it's weird.' - Gordon Ramsay