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

These often include red onions, celery, scallions, parsley, dill, chives, and even lemon juice or Worcestershire sauce. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

Fold in the remaining green parts of green onions, the imitation crab meat, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce. —Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024

Add onions, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. —Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt. 2) Simmer the mixture, whisking often until the sugar has dissolved. —Jennifer Ford, Essence, 2 Dec. 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Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made