knock·wurst
ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst 
also -ˌvu̇(r)st
sometimes -ˌvu̇sht
variants
or less commonly knackwurst
: a short thick heavily seasoned sausage
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022
Grip the wheel—its rim is as fat as a German knackwurst, the leather as smooth as a sausage casing—and there's precious little feel that makes its way through.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022
Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs.
—Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns.
—Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018
Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream.
—Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
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Noun
Not to knock the knackwurst, but there’s not always a correlation between notable diners and culinary excellence.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022
Grip the wheel—its rim is as fat as a German knackwurst, the leather as smooth as a sausage casing—and there's precious little feel that makes its way through.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022
Noun
The event continues through Oct. 5, offering special food items celebrating Bavarian sausages: knockwursts, rostbratwurst and weisswurst.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs.
—Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns.
—Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018
Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream.
—Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
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“Knackwurst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knackwurst. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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