What type of compound is formed by the reaction between acetic acid and an alcohol ?

Ester is formed by the reaction between acetic acid and an alcohol.

$\underset{\text{ethyl alcohol}}{\text{C}$2\text{H}5\text{OH}} + \underset{\text{acetic acid}}{\text{CH}3\text{COOH}} \xrightarrow{\text{Conc. H}2\text{SO}4} \underset{\text{ethyl ethanoate}}{\text{CH}3-\text{COO}-\text{C}2\text{H}5} + \text{H}_2\text{O}