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 a sharp sauce made with soy, vinegar, spices, etc., originally made in Worcester, England.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

A vegetarian version of French onion soup employs vegan Worcestershire sauce to add depth to a base of caramelized onions, vermouth, and water.

From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2022

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

Mr. Hardy, in his "Pair of Blue Eyes," cleverly hits this prejudice when he makes Mr. Swancourt say, "I knew the fellow wasn't a gentleman; he had no acquired tastes, never took Worcestershire sauce."

From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Catherine Owen