sausage

noun sau·sage \ ˈsȯ-sij \

Definition of sausage

: a highly seasoned minced meat (such as pork) usually stuffed in casings of prepared animal intestine; also : a link or patty of sausage

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Examples of sausage in a Sentence

Would you like any sausage?
They bought sausages for the picnic.

Recent Examples of sausage from the Web

Without enough fat, sausage will be dry and tasteless.

— samin nosrat, New York Times, "The Pleasures of Making Your Own Pork Patty," 2 Nov. 2017
Another standout on the menu was the Bloodhound Rolls ($10), phyllo dough wrapped as an egg roll and stuffed with scallion cream cheese and chorizo sausage.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Sports bars: Where to get your game on in Orlando," 21 Sep. 2017
Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften, and then add the sausage.

— micaela english, Town & Country, "How To Set The Thanksgiving Table Like A Pro," 16 Nov. 2015
There are at least two reasons why the American people have become exposed to sausage-making process as regards government protocol for contacting Gold Star families at the worst time of their lives.

— byron mccauley, Cincinnati.com, "'She's an idiot.' A Gold Star father from Cincinnati talks about the fight over a fallen soldier," 24 Oct. 2017
Top it with a spicy Italian sausage ragu and melted mozzarella cheese, douse it with a Vietnamese coconut curry sauce and shrimp, or mix it with chipotle roasted chicken, black beans, queso fresco cheese and fresh avocado.

— susan russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Spaghetti squash: It’s like pasta, only healthier," 23 Oct. 2017
Other Italian must-haves include the Caprese salad with fresh Buffalo mozzarella, the Orecchiette Con Salsiccia with homemade sausage, and Gnocchi Di Casa, made fresh in-house.

— danny sanchez, OrlandoSentinel.com, "2017 Orlando Sentinel Best Bets Winners: Food, Bars & Restaurants," 4 Oct. 2017
That also goes for a quick paella supper in the same time made with sliced sausages or vegetables.

— florence fabricant, charlotteobserver, "These special ingredients will elevate your pantry," 4 Oct. 2017
Compared to other bouchons, proportions are scaled back and the dishes, while by no means spa food (lentil salad is spiked with sausage; cabbage salad is spiked with smoked fish), are still satisfying.

— hugh garvey, CNT, "Where to Eat in Lyon, France’s Capital of Gastronomy," 28 Sep. 2017

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