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

Scrape up browned bits: Stir in Worcestershire sauce and bourbon, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. —Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024

Carefully add broth and Worcestershire sauce to the dish, being careful not to rinse spice rub off the wings. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024

Ground beef, cheese, onion, chiles, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce come together in a satisfying recipe. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024

Stir together ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl until combined. —Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made