English · Food & Drink
vanilla
/vəˈnɪl.ə/
[/vəˈnɪl.ə/]
sweet flavoring
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Vanilla is a sweet flavoring made from the pods of a tropical plant.
Example
She added a few drops of vanilla to the batter, filling the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
She added a few drops of vanilla to the batter, filling the kitchen with a sweet aroma.
Etymology
From Spanish 'vainilla' (little pod), diminutive of 'vaina' (sheath).
How & Where It’s Used
A popular flavor; informally 'vanilla' means plain or ordinary.