chili sauce

American  

[chil-ee saws] / ˈtʃɪl i ˌsɔs /

noun

1. a sauce made of tomatoes simmered with chile peppers and spices.

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Etymology

Origin of chili sauce

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

I ordered a stir fry of crab and broken rice with greens and yam that came topped with a fried soft-shell crab drizzled with shito, a Ghanaian chili sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s also crispy shrimp, which is a stir-fried shrimp dish with sweet chili sauce.

From Los Angeles Times

One of my favorite burger experiences involves an ultra-thin beef patty topped with chili sauce and white American cheese on a plush bun.

From Salon

And sweetened heat has long been a beloved flavor profile across cultures: Thai nam jim gai, sweet chili sauce; ancient Rome’s honey and black pepper wine; Central European gingersnaps; Nashville hot chicken.

From Seattle Times

The Singaporean pickled chili sauce, a thick orange-red purée, offers a citrusy acidity and a quick spiciness that dissipates nicely.

From Seattle Times