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sauce

sauce

652 1.0
A liquid served with food to add taste
  • noun
  • /sɔs/
: salsa
  • Serve with basil-garlic sauce, cold or at room temperature, on top or on the side.
  • soy sauce
  • tomato sauce
  • hot sauce

Looks like vanilla with caramel sauce and M&M;'s.

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Examples

  • Pizza has cheese, tomato sauce, all your favorite stuff.

  • There was like this like honey sauce and it was so good.

  • On the table, by your hot sauce collection.

  • - Could I get more cranberry sauce?

  • When the cheese has melted into the sauce, bring it to the table in a serving dish.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Apple strudel with vanilla sauce and ice cream.

  • I learned how to make spaghetti sauce in an electric percolator.

  • I love to add sauce to my pasta to make it taste better.

  • What type of sauce do you want on your burger?

  • The chef prepared a creamy alfredo sauce for the fettuccine.

Synonyms

dip
vssauce
86 1.0

A thick sauce you put food into before eating

is the generic food liquid used to add flavour and moisture, not only for dipping
hot sauce
vssauce
48 1.0

A spicy sauce made from chili peppers that people add to food for heat

is the broad flavoring liquid rather than this heat focused variant
soy sauce
vssauce
  • US
29 1.0

A dark salty liquid used to add flavor to food

is the general food-flavoring liquid rather than this salty fermented kind
condiment
vssauce
28 2.3

A thing like a sauce or spice that you add to food to make it taste better

is a specific liquid type within that broader category used for flavour
tomato sauce
vssauce
25 1.0

A sauce made from cooked tomatoes and herbs for pasta and other dishes

is a general flavored liquid used to add taste and moisture to food
barbecue sauce
vssauce
22 1.0

A spicy, sweet and tangy sauce used on grilled or smoked meat

is the generic food liquid used to add flavor, not this grilled form
cream sauce
vssauce
15 1.7

A white sauce made from cream used to add flavor to dishes like pasta or chicken

is the general flavoring liquid rather than this cream rich version
ketchup
vssauce
13 1.0

A thick, sweet tomato sauce used on food like fries or burgers

is the broad flavored liquid rather than this sweet bottled version
spaghetti sauce
vssauce
11 1.0

A sauce usually made from tomatoes and herbs to serve with pasta

is the generic flavored liquid accompaniment used with many foods
chocolate sauce
vssauce
10 1.0

A sweet sauce made from chocolate and sugar to pour over desserts

is the broad food liquid, not limited to sweet dessert use
steak sauce
vssauce
  • US
7 2.5

A strong savory topping for steak and other meats

is the general flavored liquid rather than this bottled condiment
white sauce
vssauce
6 1.7

A sauce made from milk thickened with butter and flour

is the broad flavored liquid used across many dishes rather than this base
cheese sauce
vssauce
5 1.0

A creamy sauce made from melted cheese to pour over foods like pasta or vegetables

is the generic flavored liquid rather than this cheese enriched variant
cocktail sauce
vssauce
  • US
5 2.0

A spicy red sauce made from ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice, served with seafood

is the broad flavored liquid rather than this seafood topping
wine sauce
vssauce
5 3.4

A savory liquid made with wine and broth to serve with fish or meat

is the general flavoring liquid rather than a wine based preparation
pasta sauce
vssauce
5 1.0

A food put on pasta to add flavor, often made from tomatoes, cream or oil

is the broad flavored liquid rather than a pasta-focused preparation
duck sauce
vssauce
  • US
5 2.2

A thick sweet and sour sauce served with Chinese food

is the general flavoring liquid rather than this sweet tangy regional offering
mustard sauce
vssauce
5 1.0

A sauce made from mustard mixed with vinegar and oil

is the general flavored liquid rather than this sharp prepared condiment
mushroom sauce
vssauce
4 1.7

A sauce made with mushrooms to add flavor to foods like meat or pasta

is the broad flavored liquid rather than this mushroom based option
curry sauce
vssauce
4 1.0

A spicy, often creamy liquid people make with Indian spices for meat, rice, or vegetables

is the general accompaniment liquid rather than this spice flavored preparation
chili sauce
vssauce
  • US
3 1.0

A spicy sauce made from peppers, tomatoes, and vinegar to add heat to food

is the general flavoring liquid rather than this spicy preserved pepper style
brown sauce
vssauce
2 2.5

A dark savory sauce made from soy sauce used in Chinese and other Asian cooking

is the general flavored liquid rather than this soy based regional form
taco sauce
vssauce
2 1.0

A spicy tomato sauce used on tacos

is the general accompaniment liquid rather than this taco condiment
fudge sauce
vssauce
2 1.0

A thick chocolate sauce served hot over desserts like ice cream

is the general flavoring liquid rather than this sweet dessert topping
hot-fudge sauce
vssauce
  • US
1 1.2

Thick hot chocolate that you pour over ice cream

is the generic flavored liquid rather than this hot dessert syrup
anchovy sauce
vssauce
1 2.8

A salty, savory sauce made by mixing mashed anchovies into a cream sauce

is the general food liquid rather than this anchovy enriched form
Korean sauce
vssauce
1 3.1

A liquid or paste used in Korean cooking that often contains soy, garlic, and chili

is the general term for a food flavoring rather than a regional style
1 3.4

A cold dressing of oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

is the general flavored liquid rather than this cold salad dressing
seafood sauce
vssauce
  • US
1 2.5

A tangy sauce to eat with seafood like shrimp and oysters

is the general flavored liquid rather than this seafood pairing
béchamel sauce
vssauce
4.2

A white sauce you make by cooking milk with butter and flour until thick

is the general flavored liquid rather than this roux thickened preparation

Idioms

A fair chance to take part or succeed

To ask for everyone to have an equal chance

An equal chance to be treated the same as others

8.4

To put a lot of sauce on food or to use too much of something

9.7

Something that looks good but has little real value

Compounds

48 1.0

A spicy sauce made from chili peppers that people add to food for heat

29 1.0

A dark salty liquid used to add flavor to food

25 1.0

A sauce made from cooked tomatoes and herbs for pasta and other dishes

A spicy, sweet and tangy sauce used on grilled or smoked meat

A sweet red sauce made from cranberries to eat with roast meat like turkey

15 1.7

A white sauce made from cream used to add flavor to dishes like pasta or chicken

A sauce usually made from tomatoes and herbs to serve with pasta

A sweet sauce made from chocolate and sugar to pour over desserts

9 1.3

A cold mayonnaise sauce with chopped pickles often served with fried fish

7 2.5

A strong savory topping for steak and other meats

6 1.0

A sweet, smooth food made by cooking and mashing apples, often with sugar and spices

6 1.7

A sauce made from milk thickened with butter and flour

5 1.0

A creamy sauce made from melted cheese to pour over foods like pasta or vegetables

5 2.0

A spicy red sauce made from ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice, served with seafood

5 3.4

A savory liquid made with wine and broth to serve with fish or meat

5 1.0

A food put on pasta to add flavor, often made from tomatoes, cream or oil

A dark, tangy sauce made from vinegar and spices used to add savory flavor to food

5 2.2

A thick sweet and sour sauce served with Chinese food

A sauce made from mustard mixed with vinegar and oil

A hot sauce that uses aged red peppers and vinegar

4 2.8

A sauce with a lot of black pepper served with meat like steak

A sauce made with mushrooms to add flavor to foods like meat or pasta

4 1.0

A spicy, often creamy liquid people make with Indian spices for meat, rice, or vegetables

3 1.0

A creamy dip or topping flavored mainly with garlic

3 1.6

A sweet, tangy sauce made from plums used as a dip with Chinese dishes

3 1.0

A spicy sauce made from peppers, tomatoes, and vinegar to add heat to food

2 2.8

A white creamy sauce that uses cream and butter made from shrimp, served with seafood

2 2.5

A dark savory sauce made from soy sauce used in Chinese and other Asian cooking

2 1.0

A spicy tomato sauce used on tacos

2 1.0

A thick chocolate sauce served hot over desserts like ice cream

2 1.0

A sauce made from mint, vinegar and sugar that is served with lamb

1 3.9

A thick sweet Chinese sauce used to add flavor to meat and stir-fry

1 1.2

Thick hot chocolate that you pour over ice cream

A creamy white sauce with a sharp taste from grated horseradish root, often served with meat or fish

A salty, savory sauce made by mixing mashed anchovies into a cream sauce

1 7.2

A rich cheese sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and grated cheese

1 3.7

A creamy white sauce made from bread and flavored with cloves and onion, served with chicken or turkey

A cold creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, herbs, and mustard for seafood or salads

A sauce that tastes hot from spices for dipping food like chicken or dumplings

1 5.4

A rich creamy sauce made with capers for fish or vegetables

1 3.1

A liquid or paste used in Korean cooking that often contains soy, garlic, and chili

A cold dressing of oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

A sweet sauce made from apricots used with meat or desserts

1 2.5

A tangy sauce to eat with seafood like shrimp and oysters

1 6.3

A sweet creamy mix of butter and sugar often flavored with brandy and served with warm pudding

1 2.3

A sweet sauce made from peaches used to add flavor to food

1 3.0

A dark, strong sauce made from vinegar and spices to add flavour to food

A creamy sauce of fried onion, paprika and cream

A rich sauce made from red wine, onions, herbs, and butter to serve with meat

A brown sauce made from mushrooms and red wine served with meat

A brown French sauce with mushrooms, tomato and white wine served with meat

1 3.5

A savory dark sauce made from beef stock thickened with butter and flour and served with roast meat

1 9.9

A cold green sauce made with herbs and mayonnaise for fish or chicken

sauce Espagnole
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A dark brown French mixture for meat made from browned vegetables, beef stock and tomatoes

A rich, filling pasta sauce made with a lot of meat, tomatoes and herbs

A smooth sauce made from light broth, butter, fried onion, paprika, and cream, served with meat or vegetables

1 7.2

A creamy sauce of mayonnaise and cream with chopped green pepper and onion, flavored with chili, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon

A white sauce you make by cooking milk with butter and flour until thick

A rich Italian topping for pasta made with ground beef, tomatoes, and vegetables

A sauce made with red wine, onions, herbs and butter, often served with beef

A brown sauce made from fried onions, wine or vinegar, and parsley, served with meat

A dark, salty sauce made with soy sauce and broth and used on Chinese dishes

allemande sauce
  • Specialized
8.8

A rich white sauce made from stock, thickened with egg yolks and cream and flavored with lemon juice

A brown sauce made with fried onions, parsley, and white wine, served with meat or vegetables

mogul sauce
  • Archaic
9.9

A dark spiced sauce used with meat, like Worcestershire sauce

9.5

A rich creamy sauce made from lobster butter, cream, and egg yolks, flavored with sherry and served with seafood

A creamy white mixture with horseradish and mustard served with meat

A rich brown sauce with mushrooms, onions, tomato, and white wine for meat

A leafy herb with a mild garlic smell used in salads or cooking

A creamy sauce of cooked onions mixed with a smooth white sauce and cream

How Thick

glaze
34 3.7
gravy
111 1.0
sauce
652 1.0
vinaigrette
25 3.3

Surface Forms

sauce singular
sauces plural

Etymology

Sauce as a noun comes from Latin salsus meaning 'salted', the same root as salt, and passed into English through old French. A sauce was and is a seasoned liquid you put on food to add flavour, moisture, or a nicer look on the plate.