hot sauce
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of hot sauce
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Indonesians eat a hot sauce known as sambal made of chilli, garlic, shallots and aromatics with just about every meal.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The six-year-old company, which Smith describes as a "pandemic experiment that blew up into something profitable", occasionally sees its hot sauce bought by the caseload by visiting tourists.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“Spices and seasonings and hot sauce are the perfect compliment to that kind of behavior,” Moskow said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
For 55 years, the family behind Tapatío has refused to even write down the recipe for Los Angeles’ iconic hot sauce, passing its secret formula for success only from lip to ear in closed rooms.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He covers his eggs completely in hot sauce, sets the bottle down, and licks his fingers for the sauce that got on them.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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