Topic >> Food: Herbs, Spices and Condiments vinegarvin‧e‧gar /ˈvɪnɪgɚ/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] Word Origin a sour-tasting liquid that is made from wine, used for improving the taste of food or preserving it [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French vinaigre, from vin “wine” + aigre “sour”]