saucier
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of saucier
From French, dating back to 1960–65; see origin at sauce, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It is launching improvements to its burgers including softer buns that are toasted and saucier Big Macs.
From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2023
On the flip side, Stefanelli prefers fresh pasta in smoother, saucier dishes.
From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2022
A “true” regulation-size Neapolitan pizza can be broken down by ingredient to the gram: 60 to 80 grams of approved tomatoes on a margherita, and 70 to 100 on a marinara, which is slightly saucier.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022
There was one other individual belonging to the family circle, larger even than Bessie, stronger and saucier even than Rudolph, and but little older than Kitty.
From Po-No-Kah An Indian Tale of Long Ago by Dodge, Mary Mapes
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