sausage

noun

ˈsȯ-sij How to pronounce sausage (audio)
Definition of sausagenext
as in bologna
a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing a couple of sausages and eggs make a good breakfast

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Recent Examples of sausage Start your day with their Stuffed Biscuit that’s filled with spicy sausage and smashed potatoes or Cornmeal Pancakes with Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Crunch Topping. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Roast until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are softened but not browned, 18 to 22 minutes. — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Over time, biscuits and sausage gravy have become a staple, appearing at restaurants and community gatherings, along with home kitchens. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026 Food will include pretzels, sausages and schnitzel, along with food trucks. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sausage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sausage
  1. bologna
  2. wiener
  3. link
  4. wurst
Noun
  • On the deli and market side, Travel by Taste offers ingredients inclufing a full spice rack, feta cheeses, specialty bread like tandoori-style pita, Martedella bologna, and Halal-quality meats.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As bologna is carved up with a knife, a copyright is carved up with words.
    — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of bologna
Noun
  • No frank in Rhode Island is more famous or craved than the hot wiener.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of wiener
Noun
  • That starts with strengthening the weakest links in the supply chain.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Be careful with links arriving through unexpected texts or emails.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of link
Noun
  • Voices that, after separate shootings, would meet again in the editing room, where the German wurst was made.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Menu staples include spaetzle, goulash, schnitzel, and wurst platters.
    — Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Definition of wurst

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“Sausage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sausage. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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