Synonyms of sauces

sauces 1 of 2

noun

plural of sauce

1

as in dressings

a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish

the chef poured sauce over the meat just before he served it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dressings
• condiments
• toppings
• gravies
• seasonings
• relishes
• dips
• fixings
• garnishes
• marinades

2

as in liquors

slang a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk

as soon as she returned home from the graveyard shift, she'd be hitting the sauce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liquors
• drinks
• alcohols
• bottles
• boozes
• juices
• spirits
• rums
• wines
• beers
• ales
• stimulants
• tipples
• vodkas
• whiskeys
• intoxicants
• brandies
• strong drinks
• moonshines
• ardent spirits
• tequilas
• grogs
• inebriants
• potables
• hooches
• firewaters
• cocktails
• lushes
• sakes
• loads
• aqua vitaes
• gins
• belts
• aperitifs
• liqueurs
• brews
• chasers
• digestifs
• shooters
• John Barleycorns
• tots
• snifters
• mixed drinks
• nips
• malt liquors
• slugs
• microbrews
• bracers
• pegs
• meads
• pops
• mums
• nightcaps
• snorts
• nappies
• shots
• home brews
• brewskis
• schnapps
• mescals
• brewages
• barley-brees
• whets
• mao-tais
• Dutch courages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonintoxicants

sauces

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sauce

as in spices

Related Words

• spices
• flavors
• enriches
• salts
• enhances
• peppers
• seasons
• savors
• perfumes
• laces
• aromatizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sauces

Noun

Customers can choose between proteins (bacon, sausage, a vegetarian option, eggs and egg whites), cheeses and sauces. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Sip this juice on its own—in moderation, given its higher natural sugar content and low fiber content—or add it to smoothies, mocktails, dressings, marinades, or sauces. — Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026

Kraft Heinz will also have a presence at D23 this summer with sauces from the company’s sauce vault. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

The bacteria can be found in a variety of foods, such as dairy products, fish, sauces and starchy foods, like rice, pasta and potatoes. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Coconut and sweet potato soup with cinnamon dumplings and wagyu beef fillets are decorated with edible flowers and foaming sauces—the experience is as much of a feast for the eyes as the tastebuds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

After frying, each churro is filled and topped with sauces, creams and colorful details like sprinkles. — Sarah Moreno updated July 18, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Try it anywhere you might be tempted to use an anchovy or two, in dressings and sauces, braises, or, frankly, any dish involving seafood. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

Additionally, a beer den will feature 18 different varieties of beer from around the state along with food items and a Heinz machine where users can create their own custom sauces. — Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026