Worcestershire sauce

noun

Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio)
-stə-,
-shər- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio)
 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 The recipe often confounds outsiders, as the shrimp is neither barbecued nor saucy but rather sautéed with plenty of butter, spices, and a kick of Worcestershire sauce. Cameron Quincy Todd, Saveur, 15 Nov. 2023 With a blend of spices and Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, this Instant Pot ground beef recipe is so tender and full of flavor. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023 Whisk together broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023 Place ground beef, blue cheese and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; mix together, using hands, until cheese is evenly distributed. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023 Try a drizzle of fish sauce, soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023 Some additives include soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beer or liquor, and cheeses. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023 Why does Worcestershire sauce come wrapped in paper? Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023 The dipping sauce was made with a combination of Sriracha mayonnaise, a tablespoon or two of honey, a couple of tablespoons of ketchup, yellow mustard and Worcestershire sauce. David Rainer Alabama Department Of Conservation and Natural Resources, al, 17 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Worcestershire sauce was in 1843

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Cite this Entry

“Worcestershire sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Worcestershire%20sauce. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

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Worcestershire sauce

noun
Worces·​ter·​shire sauce ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio) -shər- How to pronounce Worcestershire sauce (audio)
: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic

called also Worcestershire

Etymology

from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

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