cider vinegar

noun

: vinegar made from fermented cider

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On top of the coffee, there are molasses hints in the sauce thanks to the brown sugar and a slight bite from the sharpness of the apple cider vinegar, too. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2026 Apple Cider Is Distinct from Apple Cider Vinegar Note that apple cider is different from apple cider vinegar (ACV). — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026 Once dry, then place them in a bowl with the apple cider vinegar. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Place the ribs in the center of the cooking grate and smoke for 2 hours, spritzing with apple cider vinegar once every hour. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cider vinegar

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cider vinegar was in 1836

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“Cider vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cider%20vinegar. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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