Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of vinegar produced from fermented apple cider: Cider vinegar is a sour liquid condiment and preservative made by fermenting apple cider. The fermentation process converts the alcohol in the cider into acetic acid, giving vinegar its characteristic sharp taste.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of cider vinegar in the salad dressing.
  • Some people believe that taking a daily dose of cider vinegar has health benefits.
  • The distinct, fruity tang of cider vinegar pairs well with pork dishes.

Advanced Usage

• "Apple cider vinegar": This is a very common full name for the product, often abbreviated as ACV. While "cider vinegar" is standard, "apple cider vinegar" specifies the fruit source explicitly.
  • She uses organic apple cider vinegar in her homemade remedies.

Variants and Related Words

• Vinegar (n): The general category of sour liquids produced by fermenting various alcoholic liquids (e.g., wine vinegar, malt vinegar).
• Fermentation (n): The chemical process by which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria convert sugars into acids, gases, or alcohol, which is central to making cider vinegar.
• Acetic acid (n): The primary organic acid that gives all vinegar, including cider vinegar, its sour taste and preservative qualities.

Synonyms

• Apple cider vinegar: The full, specific term.
• ACV: A common initialism for "apple cider vinegar."

Related Phrases

• "Mother of vinegar": A substance composed of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria that can form in unpasteurized cider vinegar. It is often seen as a sign of a natural, high-quality product.
  • This bottle of raw cider vinegar still contains the mother.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specific to "cider vinegar." It is typically used in its literal sense in cooking, health, and household contexts.)

Noun

1. vinegar made from cider