Worcestershire sauce

[ woos-ter-sheer saws, -sher ]

noun

1. a sharp sauce made with soy, vinegar, spices, etc., originally made in Worcester, England.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Worcestershire sauce¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

In addition, a bottle of Worcestershire sauce should be kept on hand.

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Season with salt, pepper and one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

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If brown gravy is preferred thicken with browned flour, and it is improved by a little Worcestershire sauce or mushroom catsup.

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Is Worcestershire sauce really the invention of an English nobleman?Answer.

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Add one-half tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce to one cup of boiled salad dressing and mix thoroughly with cabbage.

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