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balsamic

adjective
bal·​sam·​ic | \ bȯl-ˈsa-mik How to pronounce balsamic (audio) , -ˈsä- How to pronounce balsamic (audio) \

Definition of balsamic

1 : of, relating to, yielding, or containing balsam
2 : made with balsamic vinegar a balsamic vinaigrette

Examples of balsamic in a Sentence

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To keep each bite of your pizza or cheesesteak varied, Tono offers a selection of house sauces and oils — balsamic glaze, red chili oil, hot honey and garlic aioli — to assist. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Pizza and Cheesesteaks name of game at new Tono’s in Maplewood," 27 Aug. 2019 The savory journey continues through the finish, characterized by pleasantly sweet tobacco, plums, and balsamic herbs. Rachel King, Fortune, "How to Drink Red Wine During the Hot, Hot Summer," 10 Aug. 2019 Note: To make balsamic syrup, heat two cups balsamic vinegar and reduce by half, storing the rest for later use. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cooking shellfish: Chef Paul Arias shares recipes and tips," 18 June 2019 Along with more standard fare, Coolhaus pumps out flavors like balsamic fig and mascarpone, black sesame and fried chicken and waffles. Scottie Andrew And Katherine Dillinger, CNN, "Mustard ice cream is a weird new way to celebrate National Mustard Day, but hey why not," 1 Aug. 2019 Along with more standard fare, Coolhaus pumps out flavors like balsamic fig and mascarpone, black sesame and fried chicken and waffles. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Celebrate National Mustard Day with … ice cream?," 1 Aug. 2019 Drizzle basil puree and balsamic syrup on plates to garnish. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cooking shellfish: Chef Paul Arias shares recipes and tips," 18 June 2019 Ranch is king, according to the Association for Dressings and Sauces, beating out Italian, blue cheese, Thousand Island, Caesar, balsamic vinaigrette and French. Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Who makes the best ranch dressing? We tried 14 brands to find the tastiest one for veggies, pizza and much more," 17 June 2019 The future bottled balsamic-style vinegar remains in the tent. Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, "Salvage Food is making 'balsamic' from leftover beer, but don't call it a vinegar company," 5 June 2019

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First Known Use of balsamic

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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