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

Our version gets its sweet-savory flavor from a simple mixture of sautéed vegetables, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup, rather than relying on a spice packet or a long list of condiments. —Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026

Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cumin, oregano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

Next, add in the softened cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, chopped green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar to the bowl. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 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

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Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made