salads
word · lemma: salad
Definition
Dishes made mainly with a mixture of raw or cooked vegetables, often served cold and sometimes with dressing or other ingredients. 'Salads' is the plural form, referring to more than one salad.
Usage & Nuances
'Salads' is used for two or more salad dishes. Common collocations include 'green salads', 'fruit salads', 'pasta salads'. In some contexts, 'salad' can also refer to a side dish, not just a meal.
Example Sentences
We made three different salads for the party.
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Children often prefer fruit salads over vegetable ones.
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Everyone brought their favorite salads to the picnic, so there was plenty to share.
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Many restaurants offer several types of salads.
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These salads are so fresh—they taste like summer!
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Could you pass me one of those salads, please?
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