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

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

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Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made