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Definition of vanilla - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
flavorhaving the taste derived from a sweet tropical bean
- She ordered a vanilla milkshake.
2.
plain styleordinary or conventional without special features
- The design was quite vanilla, lacking any unique elements.
3.
sexualitynot involving BDSM or kink
- They have a vanilla relationship.
Noun
1.
fooddistinctive fragrant flavor from vanilla extract
- Vanilla flavor is popular in ice cream.
2.
culinary extractflavoring extract from the pods of a tropical orchid
- She added vanilla to the cake batter for flavor..
3.
botanybean from an orchid used for flavoring desserts
- The vanilla bean is used in desserts.
4.
planttropical orchid with podlike fruit for flavoring
- Vanilla is grown in tropical regions.
5.
figurativeplain or basic style
- His tastes in decor are quite vanilla..
6.
coloryellowish-white color like vanilla ice cream
- The walls were painted a soft vanilla.
7.
sexualityperson not interested in fetishism
- He's considered vanilla in the BDSM community.
8.
gamingTECH. US unmodified version of a gameTECH. US
- I prefer playing the vanilla version of the game.
Images of vanilla
flavoring extract from the pods of a tropical orchid 
bean from an orchid used for flavoring desserts
Expressions with vanilla
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simple and without special features or qualities
This is just a plain vanilla version.
lifestyle without unusual or extreme elements
He leads a vanilla lifestyle, focusing on work and family.
relationship lacking excitement or variety
She felt stuck in a vanilla relationship, craving more excitement.
sexual activity considered conventional and traditional
They prefer vanilla sex over more adventurous activities.
long, thin pod from the vanilla plant used for flavoring
She sliced the vanilla bean to extract its flavorful seeds..
liquid flavoring from vanilla beans in alcohol
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
frozen dessert made from vanilla flavoring and dairy products
She enjoyed a bowl of vanilla ice cream after dinner..
type of sweet biscuit often used in desserts
The banana pudding was topped with a vanilla wafer.
sweet vanilla flavored custard-like dessert thickened with flour
I love having vanilla pudding after dinner.
not made from real vanilla beans
The cake was flavored with imitation vanilla extract.
liquid used to give vanilla taste, natural or artificial
Add a teaspoon of vanilla essence to the cake batter.
dessert with layers of pastry and vanilla custard
She enjoyed a vanilla slice with her coffee.
tasting or smelling like vanilla
I bought some vanilla-flavoured ice cream.
having a taste similar to vanilla
The cake has a vanilla-y taste.
having the smell of vanilla
She bought a vanilla-scented candle for her room.
type of vanilla plant found in the wild
Wild vanilla grows abundantly in tropical forests.
software in its original form without modifications
The company uses vanilla software for its basic operations.
standard option contract in finance
He invested in a vanilla option for stable returns.
Origin of vanilla
Spanish, vainilla (little pod)
Terms with vanilla included in their meaning
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ice cream float
dessert with root beer and vanilla ice cream
beverages
carbonated drink with vanilla flavor
food
pie with eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and cornmeal
cooking
sweetened whipped cream flavored with vanilla
food
vanilla ice cream with raspberry syrup swirls
beverages
sweet chocolate-flavored liqueur made with cacao and vanilla
food
dessert made with layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, and pudding
chemistry
white vanilla-scented crystalline ester used in perfumes
layered flavors
ice cream with layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors
drink
sweet cocktail with vanilla vodka and passion fruit
baking
cookie made by pressing dough, traditional in Scandinavia, almond or vanilla flavored
fragrance
vanilla-scented resin from Styrax officinalis
botany
European herb with vanilla-scented flowers
fragrance
black seed used in perfumes and as vanilla substitute
flavor additive
synthetic compound used as vanilla substitute
chemistry
chemical compound in vanilla beans and resins
cooking
whipped cream sweetened and flavored, often with vanilla
beverages
Italian liqueur with herbs, star anise, and vanilla
food
describing ice cream with chocolate, vanilla, strawberry
flavoring
long, thin pod from the vanilla plant used for flavoring
natural flavoring
liquid flavoring from vanilla beans in alcohol
food
frozen dessert made from vanilla flavoring and dairy products
artificial flavoring
imitation flavoring mimicking vanilla beans
food
sweet vanilla flavored custard-like dessert thickened with flour
Examples of vanilla in a sentence
I love vanilla ice cream. Her outfit was too vanilla for the fashion show. The movie's plot was vanilla, with no surprises. Their tastes in movies are quite vanilla. He prefers vanilla activities over anything adventurous. Add vanilla to the frosting before mixing.
The custard has a gentle vanilla taste. Vanilla is a common ingredient in desserts. The recipe calls for a teaspoon of vanilla. Vanilla is a key ingredient in many ice creams. Chefs often use vanilla to enhance flavors in baking. The vanilla climbed the trees in the greenhouse. Farmers hand-pollinated the vanilla flowers. The design of the website is very vanilla. Her wardrobe choices are mostly vanilla. The kitchen cabinets are vanilla. She chose vanilla curtains for the bedroom. She prefers vanilla relationships over anything adventurous. Vanilla individuals often seek simple pleasures. He enjoys the vanilla edition for its simplicity. The vanilla game lacks the new expansion features.
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- French:à la vanille, vanille, ...
- German:mit Vanillegeschmack, Vanillegeschmack, ...
- Italian:alla vaniglia, vaniglia, ...
- Spanish:sabor vainilla, vainilla, ...
- Portuguese:de baunilha, sabor a baunilha, ...
- Chinese:香草味的, 香草味, ...
- Japanese:バニラ味, バニラエキス, ...
- Arabic:فَانِيلْيَا, نَكْهَة الفانِيلا, ...
- Hebrew:בְּטַעַם וָנִיל, וָנִיל, ...
- Russian:ванильный, ванильный вкус, ...
- Ukrainian:ванільний, ванільний аромат, ...
- Hindi:वनीला स्वाद, वनीला, ...
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