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

And the Brits, who invented Worcestershire sauce by the way, have been eating Cheese on Toast since the early 1700s. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025

The secret-recipe sauce has been described variously as a blend of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Creole seasoning and as a Thousand Island-type dressing with a black-pepper kick. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2025

Canada The Caesar: Canada’s version of a Bloody Mary, made with vodka, Clamato (a blend of tomato and clam juice), Worcestershire sauce, a spice mix, and often festooned with elaborate garnishes. —Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 4 Nov. 2025

Add Worcestershire sauce and horseradish (if using); beat until combined. —Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Worcestershire sauce

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• blas

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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made