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