bratwurst

[ brat-wurst, -woorst, braht-; German braht-voorsht ]

noun

1. a sausage made of pork, spices, and herbs, sometimes without a casing, usually served sautéed or broiled.

bratwurst

/ ˈbrɑːtˌwɜːst; ˈbraːtvurst /

noun

1. a type of small pork sausage

Word History and Origins

Origin of bratwurst¹

1910–15; < German, equivalent to brat ( en ) to roast, bake + Wurst sausage

Word History and Origins

Origin of bratwurst¹

C20: German, from Old High German, from brāto meat + wurst sausage; related to Old Saxon brādo ham

Example Sentences

Beyond being helpful as a defense mechanism for mustard plants and delicious on our pretzels and bratwursts, AITC is also an incredibly effective antimicrobial agent.

From Popular-Science

This dish of a bratwurst cut into chunks, served with fries and smothered in a curry ketchup, has become an iconic late-night food of Berlin and is the noted favorite of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.

From Ozy