26984 words

vanilla

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
a substance made from the seeds of a tropical plant, used to give flavour to sweet foods:

Examples:

vanilla essence/extract
vanilla ice cream/yogurt
a vanilla milkshake
Add two teaspoons of vanilla and stir.
a vanilla pod (= seed container)
2
used to describe a product or service that is basic and has no special features:

Examples:

I just want a vanilla bank account with low charges.
3
a substance made from the seeds of a plant, used to give flavor to sweet foods:

Examples:

vanilla yogurt
4
used to describe a basic product or service with no special features:

Examples:

A vanilla computer with no protection has no chance on the internet anymore.

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