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

In addition to The Traitors, the castle is also a wedding and event venue — and was once owned by the grandson of the creator of Worcestershire sauce. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

Stir in cream, broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a simmer over medium, about 3 minutes. Stir together cheese and cornstarch until evenly coated in a medium bowl. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

Grab ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika, and mix. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026

In a small bowl, stir together butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, oregano and salt. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2025

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Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made