knockwurst

noun

knock·​wurst ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst 

also -ˌvu̇(r)st

sometimes -ˌvu̇sht

variants or less commonly knackwurst

: a short thick heavily seasoned sausage

Examples of knockwurst in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Split the knockwurst in half lengthwise and open it like a book before searing. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream. — Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

German Knackwurst, from knacken to crackle (of imitative origin) + Wurst wurst

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knockwurst

noun

knock·​wurst ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst 

: a short thick sausage

Etymology

from German Knackwurst "knockwurst," from knacken "to crackle (when being fried)" and Wurst "sausage"