Worcestershire sauce

American  

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

noun

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 a sharp sauce made with soy, vinegar, spices, etc., originally made in Worcester, England.

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Etymology

Origin of Worcestershire sauce

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

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

Some recipes even skip the tomato juice altogether in favor of a simple combination of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

To get the browned appearance you could rub some paprika onto the skin prior to cooking, or Marshall-Jenkinson’s personal favourite, Worcestershire sauce.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

Rub smooth a tablespoonful of corn starch, and stir it with the gravy until it becomes of the consistency of cream; add a little salt and a tablespoonful of Worcestershire sauce.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary