hot sauce

American

[hot saws] / ˈhɒt ˌsɔs /

noun

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

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

McCormick MKC 2.89%increase; green up pointing triangle has excelled at the former, building a small empire out of Frank’s RedHot, French’s mustard and Cholula hot sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

I’d made mac and cheese with tuna, peas, and hot sauce more times than I could count, but I overcooked the pasta and there was way too much hot sauce.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

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