salad

Definition

  • noun: a mixture of raw green vegetables (such as different types of lettuce) usually combined with other raw vegetables
  • noun: any of various usually cold dishes
  • synonyms: sèlā

Examples

  • in his 'salad days' as an actor, when he made one hit movie after another

  • I tossed the 'salad' with some oil and vinegar and set it on the table.

  • during her 'salad days' as a young reporter in New York city

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Ooh, I was kinda hoping that wouldn't be an issue... Now I'm guessing that he bought her the big pipe organ, and she's really not happy about it. Tuna or egg salad? Decide! I'll have whatever Christine is having. Daddy, I just... I can't marry him! I'm sorry. I just don't love him. (..)
    1994 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) to give it a second chance. What? Was that pushy? No. No, it's just I'm eating fruit salad in bed with a naked frat boy who voted for George Bush. We're listening to what sounds suspiciously like... Christian music? It is Christian music. (..)
    2005 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Everyone's Waiting Season: 5 Episode 12
  • (..) If I did, would that be cheating? Wouldn't it? Caleb, what's your type? Of girl? No, of salad dressing. Yeah, of girl. What's your type of girl? You know what? Don't even answer that. Let's say it's black chicks. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina