Vinegarette vs. Vinaigrette — What's the Difference?

Archaic form of vinaigrette

Vinaigrette ( vin-ə-GRET) is made by mixing an oil with something acidic such as vinegar or lemon juice. The mixture can be enhanced with salt, herbs and/or spices.

A cold sauce or dressing made of vinegar or lemon juice and oil, often flavored with finely chopped onions, herbs, and other seasonings.

A small decorative bottle or container with a perforated top, used for holding an aromatic preparation such as smelling salts.

A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.

(obsolete) A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts; called also vinegarette.

(obsolete) A small, two-wheeled vehicle, like a Bath chair, to be drawn or pushed by a person.

A sort of Russian salad, originally using French salad dressing.

A sauce, made of vinegar, oil, and other ingredients, - used esp. for cold meats.

A small perforated box for holding aromatic vinegar contained in a sponge, or a smelling bottle for smelling salts; - called also vinegarette.

A small, two-wheeled vehicle, like a Bath chair, to be drawn or pushed by a boy or man.

Oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic