salad bowl
Americannoun
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a large bowl in which a salad, especially a tossed salad, is served.
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a small bowl for individual servings of salad.
Etymology
Origin of salad bowl
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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While salad bowls often feel endless, the wrap “had a clear end in sight.”
From Barron's
The thin-cut vegetables make it easy to nibble a bite at a time, rather than staring down a full head of lettuce in a salad bowl.
From Salon
SALINAS, Calif. — Every year, farmers in this fertile valley dubbed the “salad bowl of the world” rely on tens of thousands of workers to harvest leafy greens and juicy strawberries.
From Los Angeles Times
Lancashire is often dubbed the "salad bowl of England" and Birchall says there are "amazing tomato grocers literally around the corner".
From BBC
In a salad bowl, place a thick layer of watermelon, then top with a light layer of sliced onions, olives, and feta.
From Salon
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