Worcestershire sauce

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Definition

Noun: A dark, pungent, fermented liquid condiment. It is a savory sauce made primarily from vinegar, fermented anchovies, soy sauce, molasses, tamarind, onions, garlic, and various spices and seasonings.

Usage

Worcestershire sauce is used as a flavor enhancer. It is typically added in small quantities to dishes to provide a complex, umami-rich, salty, and slightly sweet and sour flavor.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • A dash of Worcestershire sauce improves the flavor of a Bloody Mary cocktail.
    • Many recipes for beef stew or chili call for a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
    • She seasoned the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce before making burgers.
Advanced Usage
  • "to taste of Worcestershire sauce": To have the distinct, savory flavor characteristic of this condiment.
    • The gravy had a deep, complex flavor that tasted slightly of Worcestershire sauce.
Variants and Related Words
  • Worcester sauce (noun): A common shortened, informal name for Worcestershire sauce.
    • The recipe simply says to add a splash of Worccester sauce.
Synonyms
  • Seasoning sauce: A general term for a liquid used to add flavor.
  • Fermented sauce: Highlights the production process.
Notes on Meaning

This word refers specifically to the commercially produced sauce originating from Worcester, England. It is a proprietary blend, and while similar savory sauces exist, "Worcestershire sauce" typically refers to the specific brand or style. It is not used as a general term for any brown, savory sauce.

Noun
  1. a savory sauce of vinegar and soy sauce and spices

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