barbecue sauce
noun
: a spicy sauce that is usually eaten with barbecued food
He makes a barbecue sauce that tastes great with chicken.
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Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Trending flavors in 2025 include honey, peppers and barbecue sauce.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Stir in egg and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce; let stand 5 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
The McRib is a pork patty, shaped to resemble a rack of ribs, and served on a bun with barbecue sauce, pickles and onions.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Trending flavors in 2025 include honey, peppers and barbecue sauce.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Stir in egg and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce; let stand 5 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
The McRib is a pork patty, shaped to resemble a rack of ribs, and served on a bun with barbecue sauce, pickles and onions.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for barbecue sauce
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“Barbecue sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barbecue%20sauce. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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