hot sauce

[hot saws]

noun

1. any of several highly spiced, pungent condiments, especially one containing some type of chile pepper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot sauce¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Play with contrasts: drizzle ranch, shake hot sauce or brown-sugary barbecue.

From Salon

You can buy single-serve bags of Frito’s or Doritos at your local store and people at your tailgate can customize their chips with whatever toppings they want, like shredded cheese, tomato, lettuce or hot sauce.

From Salon

According to TJ’s, the wontons pair well with the brand’s Sweet Chili Sauce, but you can also serve them with hot sauce, soy sauce, or fruit jam for a hint of sweetness.

From Salon

Wilson started to struggle after eating his eighth chicken wing, which was coated in Da Bomb, Beyond Insanity hot sauce.

From Salon

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar or hot sauce if you like.

From Salon