sriracha
noun
sri·ra·cha
sə-ˈrä-chə 
sē-
nonstandard srə-
: a pungent sauce that is made from hot peppers pureed with usually garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar and that is typically used as a condiment
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Ranch seasoning brings the savory flavor, and a drizzle of sriracha will satisfy spice lovers.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
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Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
This recipe for Dungeness crab cakes calls for fresh herbs, lemon, mayonnaise and a dash of sriracha.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sriracha make a amazing marinade for the steak, while turnip greens add delicious heartiness.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
This recipe for Dungeness crab cakes calls for fresh herbs, lemon, mayonnaise and a dash of sriracha.
—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sriracha make a amazing marinade for the steak, while turnip greens add delicious heartiness.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sriracha
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“Sriracha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sriracha. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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