Italian dressing en · NOUN
Etymology
Named by Americans in the 20th century for this dressing's inspiration from vinaigrettes made by Italians and Italian-Americans, although the present-day formulations sold on supermarket shelves are somewhat different from those origins. More at Wikipedia.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A North American vinaigrette-type salad dressing consisting of water, vinegar or lemon juice, vegetable oil, chopped bell peppers, usually sugar or corn syrup, and numerous herbs and spices.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian dressings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |