Worcestershire sauce

noun

Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- 

-stə-,

-shər- 

 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

This sauce is slightly spicy and ketchup-forward, with lots of umami from the Worcestershire sauce. —Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024

The city is famous as the home of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce—a dark, sweet yet sour, almost indescribably English condiment, first sold by a pair of chemists in 1837—which has been doused on two centuries’ worth of shepherd’s pie and other stodgy lunches. —Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024

Combine 8 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons grated onion, 2 tablespoons each Dijon mustard and poppy seeds and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan; cook, stirring, over low heat until butter melts. —Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

Add the brandy and cook for 1 minute, then add the mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cream and 1⁄2 cup of the reserved broth. —The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024

The secret-recipe sauce has been described variously as a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning and as a Thousand Island-type dressing with a black-pepper kick. —Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024

Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024

Get this timeless brisket going with the help of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024

Instant espresso powder lends big flavor while dissolving seamlessly into a blend of Worcestershire sauce, liquor, and vinegar to create a braising liquid that easily tenderizes the tough cut. —Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Worcestershire sauce

noun

Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir-  -shər- 

: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic

called also Worcestershire

Etymology

from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made