Cool MateSalad
UK /["/ˈsæləd/"]/US /["/ˈsæləd/"]/
Definition
a mixture of raw vegetables such as lettuce, tomato and cucumber, usually served with other food as part of a meal
In simple words: A mix of different kinds of vegetables, often eaten cold.
Examples
- I love eating a fresh salad for lunch.
- The chef prepared a colorful salad with various vegetables.
- My favorite salad contains tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce.
- She ordered a Caesar salad at the restaurant.
- For dinner, we had a big salad alongside grilled chicken.
Usage notes
Used in both casual and formal settings. Avoid in contexts where more specific terms like 'Caesar salad' or 'fruit salad' would be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'sal-ad' — think of a salad ad showing fresh veggies.
Collocations
- fresh
- crisp
- crunchy
- eat
- make
- prepare
- greens
- leaves
- cream
- fresh
- crisp
- crunchy
- eat
- make
- prepare
- greens
- leaves
- cream
- fresh
- crisp
- crunchy
- eat
- make
- prepare
- greens
- leaves
- cream
- fresh
- crisp
- crunchy
- eat
- make
- prepare
- greens
- leaves
- cream
Synonyms
- greens
- dish
- vegetable mix
Antonyms
- meat
- cooked food
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'salsa,' which is a different type of food.
- Assuming 'salad' always has dressing when it can also be served plain.
- Using 'salad' to refer to single ingredients instead of the mixed dish.