bratwurst

noun

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

Examples of bratwurst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The authentic German beers and bratwurst are a nice draw, too. Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 17 June 2024 Amanda takes the win for integrating bratwurst more into her dish while Dan’s sausage was primarily sliced and placed on top of his pancake, and that means the blue team and its three losing dishes are heading to Judges’ Table. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 May 2024 Dine-in menu specials include an asparagus & smoked salmon omelette, the Milwaukee Muffin Sammy made with a quarter-pound bratwurst patty, and a brie tomato bacon Benedict. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 In addition to a traditional hot dog, flavors on offer from the new lineup include bratwurst and Italian sausage. Rob Wile, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bratwurst 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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