sausage

noun

sau·​sage ˈsȯ-sij 

plural sausages

1

: a seasoned minced or ground meat (such as pork, beef, or poultry) stuffed in casings usually of prepared animal intestine or made into patties

also : a link or patty of sausage

2

: a nonmeat link or patty similar to sausage that is made with various plant-based ingredients (such as textured vegetable protein)

see also how the sausage is made

Synonyms

• banger [British]
• link
• wurst

Examples of sausage in a Sentence

Would you like any sausage?

They bought sausages for the picnic.

Recent Examples on the Web

Johnsonville is the top national sausage brand in the United States, with worldwide sales of more than 80 varieties of sausage across over 40 countries. —Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Advertisement Over cheesesteaks and Yuengling beer in Philadelphia and an inordinate variety of sausages and Miller Lite cans in Green Bay, fans were trying to put their election anxiety on hold for a few hours of tailgating and four quarters of football. —Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024

The couple plan to offer a Polish plate, which is basically a sampler of classics like Polish sausage and perogies. —Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024

Add sausage and cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sausige, from Anglo-French sauseche, saucis, from Late Latin salsicia, from Latin salsus salted — more at sauce

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sausage

• blood sausage
• how the sausage is made
• liver sausage
• not a sausage
• sausage dog
• Vienna sausage

Kids Definition

sausage

noun

sau·​sage ˈsȯ-sij 

1

: highly seasoned ground meat (as pork) usually stuffed in casings

2

: a roll of sausage meat in a casing