salad

/ˈsæl.əd/
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A cold dish of mixed raw vegetables or fruit.

Examples

  • This salad has tomatoes in it.
  • She put the salad on the table.
  • Would you like some salad?
  • I made a salad for lunch.
  • We ate a fruit salad after dinner.

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Meanings

Mixed cold food dish

noun
food
neutral
A cold dish made from mixed raw vegetables, or sometimes fruit.

Examples

  • I made a salad for lunch.
  • This salad has tomatoes in it.
  • Would you like some salad?
  • She put the salad on the table.
  • We ate a fruit salad after dinner.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does salad mean?

A salad is a cold dish of mixed vegetables or fruit.

When is salad used?

It is often eaten with lunch or dinner.

How does salad differ from soup?

A salad is usually cold, while soup is usually hot and liquid.

How is salad used in a sentence?

“This salad has tomatoes in it” names one ingredient.

Is salad formal?

No, salad is an everyday word.

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