Meaning of the word vanilla in English
What does vanilla mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
vanilla
US /vəˈnɪl.ə/
UK /vəˈnɪl.ə/
Noun
1.
a substance used to flavor sweet foods, extracted from the pods of an orchid, or produced synthetically.
Example:
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Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
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The ice cream has a rich vanilla flavor.
Adjective
1.
plain and ordinary, without any special or extra features.
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The software comes in a basic, vanilla version before any customizations.
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He prefers a vanilla approach to problem-solving, sticking to proven methods.
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