Definition

A dish made of a mixture of raw or cooked vegetables, fruits, or other ingredients, often served with a dressing.

Example

For lunch, I had a fresh salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette.

Conversation

Have you tried the new restaurant downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their salad is amazing.

We should go there for lunch sometime!

Definitely! I love a good salad.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salad → The word 'salad' originates from the Latin 'salata', which means 'salted'. This is derived from 'sal', meaning 'salt'. The term originally referred to vegetables seasoned with salt, which is a common way to prepare salads.

Memory Tip

Think of 'salt' as a key ingredient in many salads, helping you remember that 'salad' refers to a dish of seasoned vegetables.

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