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

The flavor of our cheese mixture is further elevated by a touch of Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and ground red pepper. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025

Related Articles Quick Cook: Five Minute Mexican Chocolate Pudding (Plant-Based!) Whisk the cream cheese until light, then whisk in the yogurt, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025

These ingredients, as well as anchovies, are integral to Worcestershire sauce, which is what Cardini used in his original recipe. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025

For gravy: Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and BBQ rub to the skillet, stirring well to combine. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Worcestershire sauce

• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas
• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• blas

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from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made