How to Use vinegar in a Sentence

vinegar

noun
  • Stir in the vinegar and taste for salt.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • The corn starch in the vinegar.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
  • So the vinegar does the killing.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
  • This method pairs well with the vinegar spray.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Then, pour a cup of vinegar down the drain.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Don’t use rough pads, bleach, or vinegar.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • If the grapes smell like vinegar, don't buy them.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • For tougher buildup, add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Splash malt vinegar on the fries and don’t fear the mushy peas.
    — Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Next, fill the tank with white vinegar and leave it there overnight.
    — Fran Aliwalas, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Add the jalapeño, salt, vinegar, oil and herbs and toss well to coat.
    — Steven Satterfield, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Pour half a cup of vinegar into one bowl of soil.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • Scrape into a bowl and whisk in the vinegar.
    — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Mix an equal amount of vinegar and water in a small bowl.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe away the vinegar residue or paste and any dye.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Soak rags in vinegar and place them around the garden.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Pour the vinegar mixture out in the sink.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Pour the vinegar mixture out in the sink.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • A lot of the buildup will be found floating in the vinegar.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Lightly spray or dab white vinegar over the paste.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Lightly spray or dab white vinegar over the paste.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
  • Fill a tub with equal parts warm water and vinegar.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Add a splash of vinegar and let the mop soak for five minutes.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Spoon the tomatoes and the chile vinegar sauce over the fish.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Mix equal parts dish soap and vinegar in a spray bottle.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Is vinegar safe for all types of glass surfaces?
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Is vinegar safe for all types of glass surfaces?
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Is vinegar safe for all types of towels?
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Will vinegar leave a smell on my towels?
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • For tougher stains, add a little white vinegar to the mix.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026

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