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

Recent Examples on the Web In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper, and mix well. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 23 July 2024 The savory meaty taste comes from Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024 The dish—romaine lettuce covered in garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce—soon traveled far beyond the Mexican city. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 July 2024 Combine anchovies, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Worcestershire sauce 

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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Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made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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Cite this Entry

“Worcestershire sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Worcestershire%20sauce. Accessed 19 Aug. 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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

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