salsa

noun

sal·​sa ˈsȯl-sə How to pronounce salsa (audio)
ˈsäl-
1
: a usually spicy sauce of chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers that is commonly served with Mexican food
also : a similar sauce made with a main ingredient other than tomatoes
peach salsa
2
: popular music of Latin American origin that has absorbed characteristics of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock

Examples of salsa in a Sentence

The band was playing salsa. We're taking classes in salsa.
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The Cherry Gift Box is $52.50 and includes all things cherry, including Food for Thought's cherry-raspberry preserves, cherry chile tequila, cherry honey mustard, cherry salsa, spiced cherry and hot cherry fireball salsa. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024 The feast includes a dozen tamales served with charro beans, Mexican rice, salsas, queso and guacamole, black beans and white rice. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 Sophisticated in both its lyrics and production, the song is a captivating fusion of reggaetón, salsa and Afrobeats. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024 The Challenges of a Comeback Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's founder, has secured the rights to the restaurant name from Hormel Foods, which has maintained the brand through grocery store products like salsas and seasonings. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for salsa 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, sauce, from Latin, feminine of salsus salted — more at sauce

First Known Use

circa 1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of salsa was circa 1962

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“Salsa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salsa. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

salsa

noun
sal·​sa ˈsȯl-sə How to pronounce salsa (audio)
ˈsäl-
1
: a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers
2
: popular Latin American music with elements of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock

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