vanilla

• Beschreibt etwas Einfaches, Gewöhnliches oder Standardmäßiges, ohne besondere oder zusätzliche Merkmale. Bezieht sich auch auf die grundlegende, gewöhnliche Version von etwas, oft im Gegensatz zu aufwendigeren Varianten.

Describes something that is plain, ordinary, or standard, without any special or extra features.

1. Flavored with vanillaA2formal

   Having the taste or aroma of vanilla extract, a common flavoring derived from vanilla orchids.

   Vanille-

   • She ordered a vanilla milkshake.
   • The cake had a rich vanilla flavor.
   • I prefer vanilla ice cream over chocolate.

2. Plain or ordinaryB1informal

   Lacking any special or extra features; basic, standard, or unadventurous.

   Gewöhnlich

   • He chose a vanilla version of the software without any add-ons.
   • The design was too vanilla for my taste.
   • She gave a vanilla answer that didn't reveal much.

   Synonymeaveragebasicblandconventionalordinaryplainstandardunadventurousunexcitingunremarkable

   Antonymeadventurousdistinctiveexceptionalexoticextraordinaryremarkablespecialunusual

• Sammelbezeichnung für die Kletterorchidee der Gattung Vanilla sowie für das aus ihren Kapselfrüchten gewonnene Gewürz und den daraus stammenden charakteristischen Duft- und Geschmacksstoff.

A noun referring to a climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, or the flavoring and distinctive fragrant flavor derived from its beans.

1. Climbing orchid plantB2formal

   Any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla, having fleshy leaves and clusters of large, waxy, highly fragrant white, green, or topaz flowers.

   Vanille

   • The vanilla orchid is native to Mexico and Central America.
   • Farmers cultivate vanilla plants in tropical regions.
   • The delicate flowers of the vanilla plant require hand pollination.

2. Flavoring extractA2formal

   A flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol, or an imitation of this.

   Vanilleextrakt

   • She added a teaspoon of vanilla to the cake batter.
   • The recipe calls for pure vanilla extract, not imitation.
   • Vanilla is a popular flavoring for ice cream and desserts.

3. Distinctive flavorA2formal

   A distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans.

   Charakteristischer Geschmack

   • The ice cream had a rich, creamy vanilla flavor.
   • He prefers the taste of vanilla over chocolate.
   • The subtle vanilla notes complemented the fruit perfectly.