(~s)
1.
A ~ is a mixture of raw or cold foods such as lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes. It is often served with other food as part of a meal.
...a ~ of tomato, onion and cucumber.
...potato ~.
N-VAR
see also fruit ~
2.
If you refer to your ~ days, you are referring to a period of your life when you were young and inexperienced. (LITERARY)
The Grand Hotel did not seem to have changed since her ~ days.
PHRASE