worcestershire

Thân thiện

A chef adds a dash of Worcestershire sauce to a simmering pot of stew.

Definition

Proper noun: * A county in west-central England: Worcestershire is a historic county in the West Midlands region of England, known for its countryside, the River Severn, and the city of Worcester. * A type of condiment: Worcestershire (sauce) is a dark, fermented liquid sauce used to flavor food. It is made from vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, anchovies, tamarind extract, onions, garlic, and various spices.

Usage

• Proper noun (Place):
  • The city of Worcester is the county town of Worcestershire.
  • They went for a walk in the Worcestershire countryside.
• Proper noun (Condiment):
  • She added a dash of Worcestershire to the stew.
  • The recipe calls for two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Advanced Usage

• The word "Worcestershire" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun. When referring to the sauce, "Worcestershire sauce" is the full, standard term. In culinary contexts, "Worcestershire" alone is often understood to mean the sauce.
  • "Is this Worcestershire?" he asked, holding up the bottle. (Here, "Worcestershire" is shorthand for "Worcestershire sauce".)

Variants and Related Words

• Worcestershire sauce (n): The full name for the condiment.
• Worcester (n): The name of the cathedral city and the county town of Worcestershire.

Synonyms

• For the condiment: Lea & Perrins® (a famous brand name often used generically), English sauce, steak sauce (a similar, though not identical, type of condiment).

Notes on Meaning

The two primary meanings are distinct: one is a geographical location, and the other is a food product named after that location (the sauce was first produced in the city of Worcester, Worcestershire). Context always makes clear which meaning is intended.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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