English · Food & Drink
salad
/ˈsæl.əd/
[/ˈsæl.əd/]
dish of raw vegetables
Beginnernoun
Definition
A salad is a cold dish of raw vegetables, often mixed with dressing and other ingredients.
Example
For lunch she made a fresh salad with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy dressing.
For lunch she made a fresh salad with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy dressing.
Etymology
From Old French 'salade', from Latin 'sal' (salt), as greens were originally salted.
How & Where It’s Used
Served as a side or main; the salt root reflects ancient seasoning of raw greens.