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

Add mushrooms and green pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, condensed chicken soup, Worcestershire sauce, pimentos, pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026

Some Irish stew recipes also call for coffee, chocolate, fish sauce, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce — just don’t forget the stout. —Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2026

The castle was once home to a Worcestershire sauce heir The Ardross Castle has a storied past, and a deed that has frequently changed hands. —Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026

The smooth, tangy base comes from cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Worcestershire sauce

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• blas

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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made