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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The Good Wurst, known for its bratwursts and Montreal-style bagels, has permanently closed in Plaza Midwood. Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025 In Milwaukee these are: butter burger, cheeseburger, cheese curds, bratwurst, and frozen custard. Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 Some of these deals include two eggs any style, a turkey club sandwich, biscuits and gravy, a hot dog, bratwurst, a chicken salad sandwich, a chipotle chicken sandwich, a pancake combo and a cheeseburger combo. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 Sausage-making and bratwurst are part of history and tradition in Wisconsin, yet there is always something new to learn. Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bratwurst

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 23 Mar. 2025.

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