vienna sausage
Noun: A short, slender, typically skinless sausage, usually made of pork, beef, or a combination, finely ground and seasoned. It is a type of small frankfurter, often precooked and canned in its own broth or gelatin.
The term "Vienna sausage" refers specifically to the small, canned sausage product. It is used as a countable noun. - He opened a can of Vienna sausages for a quick snack. - Vienna sausage is often served straight from the can or used in simple dishes.
- The term can sometimes be used humorously or metaphorically to describe something small, slender, and uniform.
- Frankfurter: A seasoned smoked sausage (typically larger than a Vienna sausage) often served in a bun; a hot dog.
- Cocktail Wiener: A very small sausage similar to a Vienna sausage, often served as an appetizer.
- Little smokie
- Canned sausage
- Small frankfurter
While "Vienna sausage" is the standard term for the specific canned product, the name originates from the city of Vienna (Wien), Austria, known for its sausage-making tradition. The American canned version is a distinct product from traditional European sausages bearing the "Wiener" name.
- short slender frankfurter usually with ends cut off