bratwurst

noun

brat·​wurst ˈbrät-(ˌ)wərst How to pronounce bratwurst (audio)
 also  ˈbrat-,
 also  -ˌvu̇(r)st;
 sometimes  -ˌvu̇sht
: fresh pork sausage for frying or grilling

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Word History

Etymology

German, from Old High German brātwurst, from brāt meat without waste + wurst sausage

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bratwurst was in 1851

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“Bratwurst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bratwurst. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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