Worcestershire sauce

noun

Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio)
-stə-,
-shər- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio)
 also  -ˌshī(-ə)r-
: a pungent sauce whose ingredients include soy, vinegar, and garlic

called also Worcestershire

Examples of Worcestershire sauce in a Sentence

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Add onions, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024 In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt. 2) Simmer the mixture, whisking often until the sugar has dissolved. Jennifer Ford, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024 These two-bite snacks are made with loads of Cheddar cheese spiked with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for oomph. Melissa Clark, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 Ingredients from Worcestershire sauce to chicken broth, herbs, and spices are all common, and will all add flavor to your end result. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Worcestershire sauce 

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Worcestershire sauce was in 1843

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“Worcestershire sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Worcestershire%20sauce. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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Worcestershire sauce

noun
Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio) -shər- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio)
: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic

called also Worcestershire

Etymology

from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

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