tartare sauce

British

noun

a mayonnaise sauce mixed with hard-boiled egg yolks, chopped herbs, capers, and gherkins

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Etymology

Origin of tartare sauce

from French sauce tartare, from _Tartar

Example Sentences

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The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

One of my favourite sandwich fillings is chopped ham stirred into tartare sauce.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2014

A pack of two veal and tartare sauce burgers costs less than £4, putting the cost on a par with a trip to McDonald's.

From The Guardian • Jul. 6, 2011

With them are served tomatoes filled with shaved ice, chopped cress and tartare sauce.

From Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul

Fry until golden brown in hot fat and serve with tartare sauce.

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Wilson, Mary A.

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