Worcestershire sauce

American  

[woos-ter-sheer saws, -sher] / ˈwʊs tərˌʃɪər ˌsɔs, -ʃər /

noun

• Worcestershire sauces
  plural

1. a sharp sauce made with soy, vinegar, spices, etc., originally made in Worcester, England.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Worcestershire sauces
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Worcestershire sauce

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

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Worcestershire sauce

Which is why I find myself looking at that bottle of Worcestershire sauce that’s been in the cupboard since at least 2019 and thinking, surely, that’s still good.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

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

Ms Lyne-Pirkis said she has two versions - a rich, roux-based recipe with cheddar, beer, mustard and Worcestershire sauce and a quicker one mixing egg, cheese, and seasoning to spread on toast.

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

Add a little boiling water to the gravy, a tablespoonful of walnut catsup, a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to season, and the juice of a lemon.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Myrtle Reed