knockwurst

noun

knock·​wurst ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst 

 also  -ˌvu̇(r)st,

 sometimes  -ˌvu̇sht

variants or less commonly knackwurst

: a short thick heavily seasoned sausage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St. —John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023

Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs. —Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021

Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns. —Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018

Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream. —Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

German Knackwurst, from knacken to crackle (of imitative origin) + Wurst wurst

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

knockwurst

noun

knock·​wurst ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst 

: a short thick sausage

Etymology

from German Knackwurst "knockwurst," from knacken "to crackle (when being fried)" and Wurst "sausage"