Waldorf salad

[ wawl-dawrf ]

noun

1. a salad of celery, diced apples, nuts, and mayonnaise.

Waldorf salad

/ ˈwɔːldɔːf /

noun

1. a salad of diced apples, celery, and walnuts mixed with mayonnaise

Word History and Origins

Origin of Waldorf salad¹

1900–05; after the Waldorf- Astoria Hotel in New York City

Word History and Origins

Origin of Waldorf salad¹

C20: named after the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City

Example Sentences

They had been helping the hostess to serve the Waldorf salad and coffee and gingerbread.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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