hot sauce
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hot sauce
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The homemade hot sauce he brought for lunch was a hit with co-workers who asked for more.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Serve alongside your favorite condiments, whether that’s hot sauce or buttermilk ranch.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Orion wares include 58 tortillas, 43 cups of coffee, barbecued beef brisket and five types of hot sauce.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
The company is known by its red-capped bottled spices and rectangular tins and owns brands including French’s yellow mustard, Old Bay seasoning and Cholula hot sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“I’m sorry, but I’m not. I can’t help it that I care about animals and don’t want to eat them. And it’s not my fault I don’t like hot sauce or cilantro.”
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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