Worcestershire sauce

noun

Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- 

-stə-,

-shər- 

 also  -ˌshī(-ə)r-

: a pungent sauce whose ingredients include soy, vinegar, and garlic

called also Worcestershire

Examples of Worcestershire sauce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, mayo, mustard, sweet pickle, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, and hot sauce. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025

Add Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf; bring to a simmer, stirring often. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025

Add beef broth, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025

The flavor of our cheese mixture is further elevated by a touch of Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and ground red pepper. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Worcestershire sauce

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• blas

Kids Definition

Worcestershire sauce

noun

Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir-  -shər- 

: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic

called also Worcestershire

Etymology

from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made