salad
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Definition
A dish made from mixed ingredients, often raw vegetables like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. It can also include foods like chicken, pasta, or fruit, usually served cold or at room temperature.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for many types of dishes, not only green vegetables: 'fruit salad', 'pasta salad', and 'chicken salad' are all common. 'Salad' is countable when talking about a dish ('a salad') and uncountable in some set phrases like 'salad dressing' or 'salad bar'.
Example Sentences
The salad would be better with a little more dressing.
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Honestly, after all that heavy food, a salad sounds perfect.
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I made a salad with lettuce and tomatoes.
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She wants a salad for lunch.
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This fruit salad is very sweet.
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I'll just grab a salad on my way back to the office.
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