Worcestershire

[ woo s-ter-sheer, -sher ]

/ ˈwʊs tərˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a former county in W central England, now part of Hereford and Worcester.

Worcestershire sauce.

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Example sentences from the Web for worcestershire

Place the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce in a food processor.
Foods That We Love But Shouldn’t|Lydia Brownlow|July 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In a saucepan, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemons, and bay leaves.
5 Iconic Recipes From an Iconic Chef|Emeril Lagasse|May 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Add the shrimp stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.
5 Iconic Recipes From an Iconic Chef|Emeril Lagasse|May 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In a bowl mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to make the cocktail sauce.
That '70s Food|Lydia Brownlow|April 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST

He had not been lucky in his journey from Worcestershire the previous day.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series|Mrs. Henry Wood
Pour over one quart of Brown Sauce seasoned with one-half tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners|Elizabeth O. Hiller
I had nearly lost my crown by that foolish ascent of the Worcestershire Beacon—rather too high a price to pay for a fine view.
Boscobel: or, the royal oak|William Harrison Ainsworth
The railway mania of 1845 of course did not leave Worcestershire uninfected.
Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century|T. C. Turberville
And she journeyed down into Worcestershire to enter upon the situation.
Johnny Ludlow, Sixth Series|Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for worcestershire

Worcestershire

/ (ˈwʊstəˌʃɪə, -ʃə) /

noun

a county of W central England, formerly (1974–98) part of Hereford and Worcester. Administrative centre: Worcester. Pop: 549 300 (2003 est). Area: 1742 sq km (674 sq miles)

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