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
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The flavor of our cheese mixture is further elevated by a touch of Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and ground red pepper.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, sugar, pepper flakes and salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
Once the flour is completely incorporated, add the broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and garlic powder.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
However, a number of cookbooks reference that adding a few drops of Worcestershire sauce is key to capturing taste and flavor.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, sugar, pepper flakes and salt.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
Once the flour is completely incorporated, add the broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and garlic powder.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
However, a number of cookbooks reference that adding a few drops of Worcestershire sauce is key to capturing taste and flavor.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for Worcestershire sauce
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Worcestershire sauce
noun
Worces·ter·shire sauce
ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir-
-shər-
-shər-
: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic
called also Worcestershire
Etymology
from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made
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