sal·ad
Pronounced:
/ˈsæləd/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural sal·adsMeaning:
1 : a mixture of raw green vegetables (such as different types of lettuce) usually combined with other raw vegetables [count] ▪ For dinner we had roast chicken and a salad. ▪ a salad of fresh/local greens ▪ a spinach salad ▪ I tossed the salad with some oil and vinegar and set it on the table. [noncount] ▪ a bowl of salad ▪ Would you like soup or salad with your sandwich? ▪ salad greens [=vegetables that are grown for their leaves and commonly used in salads]
2 [count, noncount] : a mixture of small pieces of raw or cooked food (such as pasta, meat, fruit, eggs, or vegetables) combined usually with a dressing and served cold ▪ a delicious pasta/potato/fruit salad ▪ chicken/tuna salad
2 [count, noncount] : a mixture of small pieces of raw or cooked food (such as pasta, meat, fruit, eggs, or vegetables) combined usually with a dressing and served cold ▪ a delicious pasta/potato/fruit salad ▪ chicken/tuna salad