A1 noun Neutral #3,376 most common

salad

/ˈsæləd/

A cold dish made of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, often seasoned with oil, vinegar, or dressing. It can also include fruit, meat, eggs, or grains and is typically served as a side dish or a healthy main meal.

Examples

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1

I usually have a small green salad with my dinner.

I usually have a small green salad with my dinner.

2

The host served a delicate caprese salad before the main course.

The host served a delicate caprese salad before the main course.

3

Do you want some potato salad from the fridge?

Do you want some potato salad from the fridge?

Word Family

Noun
salad
Adjective
salady
Related
salad bar
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Salt'—the word 'salad' comes from the Latin word for salt because vegetables were originally seasoned with salty brine.

Quick Quiz

I would like a Caesar _____ for my lunch, please.

Correct!

The correct answer is: salad

Examples

1

I usually have a small green salad with my dinner.

everyday

I usually have a small green salad with my dinner.

2

The host served a delicate caprese salad before the main course.

formal

The host served a delicate caprese salad before the main course.

3

Do you want some potato salad from the fridge?

informal

Do you want some potato salad from the fridge?

4

The research highlights the importance of including fresh salad in a balanced diet.

academic

The research highlights the importance of including fresh salad in a balanced diet.

5

We need to order five chicken salads for the lunch meeting.

business

We need to order five chicken salads for the lunch meeting.

Word Family

Noun
salad
Adjective
salady
Related
salad bar

Common Collocations

fruit salad fruit salad
salad dressing salad dressing
side salad side salad
tossed salad tossed salad
salad bowl salad bowl

Common Phrases

salad days

salad days (a period of youthful inexperience or innocence)

word salad

word salad (a confused or unintelligible mixture of words)

toss a salad

toss a salad (to mix the ingredients of a salad)

Often Confused With

salad vs lettuce

Lettuce is a specific leafy vegetable often used in a salad, whereas a salad is the completed dish of mixed ingredients.

salad vs salsa

Salsa is a spicy sauce or dip, while salad is a larger dish of vegetables or fruit.

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Usage Notes

The word can be used as a countable noun when referring to a specific portion (a salad) or as an uncountable noun when referring to the food in general.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'salad' to mean just the lettuce leaves, but it refers to the whole mixture including the dressing.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Salt'—the word 'salad' comes from the Latin word for salt because vegetables were originally seasoned with salty brine.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin word 'sal' (salt), referring to the salted vegetables eaten by the ancient Romans.

Grammar Patterns

countable/uncountable noun plural: salads often used with 'a' or 'some'
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Cultural Context

In many Western cultures, a salad is the standard representation of a healthy meal option or a common starter for dinner.

Quick Quiz

I would like a Caesar _____ for my lunch, please.

Correct!

The correct answer is: salad

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cheese

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orange

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lemon

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A lemon is a yellow citrus fruit that has a very sour taste. It is commonly used in cooking, baking, and drinks to add a fresh or acidic flavor.

peach

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