Worcestershire sauce
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Worcestershire sauce
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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The sauce—a salmon-colored mix that allegedly uses ketchup, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce as a base—has probably played the biggest role in driving business and whipping what the company calls “Caniacs” into a frenzy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
Both the U.S. and U.K. versions of the series use Ardross Castle, a 19th century structure once owned by the grandson of the creator of Worcestershire sauce.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
The cafe now offers six varieties and Ms Geraedts said customers loved the dish's rich, comforting flavour, seasoned with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika and Worcestershire sauce.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
To achieve that, a combination of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and sugar is mixed with butter to slather all over the meat.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2022
Pour over one quart of Brown Sauce seasoned with one-half tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
From Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners A Book of Recipes by Hiller, Elizabeth O.
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