Worcestershire sauce
noun
Worces·ter·shire sauce
ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- 
-stə-,
-shər-
also -ˌshī(-ə)r-
: a pungent sauce whose ingredients include soy, vinegar, and garlic
called also Worcestershire
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Some first-flush stars have rightly stuck around, like the toasty Welsh rarebit and its slick of cheddar sauce pungent with ale, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
The Worcestershire sauce provides a savory boost, even in a small amount.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
In a medium bowl, combine the blackberry jam, garlic, chipotle puree, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, apple cider vinegar, rosemary, and tarragon.
Mix and rest.
—Stacker, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
In a large bowl whisk the eggs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
The Worcestershire sauce provides a savory boost, even in a small amount.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
In a medium bowl, combine the blackberry jam, garlic, chipotle puree, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, apple cider vinegar, rosemary, and tarragon.
Mix and rest.
—Stacker, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
In a large bowl whisk the eggs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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“Worcestershire sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Worcestershire%20sauce. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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Worcestershire sauce
noun
Worces·ter·shire sauce
ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir-
-shər-
-shər-
: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic
called also Worcestershire
Etymology
from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made
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