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

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However, a number of cookbooks reference that adding a few drops of Worcestershire sauce is key to capturing taste and flavor. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 Place the pineapple juice, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a spray bottle. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 July 2025 To a pint glass or a large mason jar filled with ice, add the bourbon, squeeze and drop in the lemon wedges and add 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix and Worcestershire sauce. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Stir in ketchup, vinegar, honey, bourbon (if using), Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Worcestershire sauce

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Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made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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“Worcestershire sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Worcestershire%20sauce. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

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