sauce
noun
\ ˈsȯs
, usually ˈsas for sense 4\
, usually ˈsas for sense 4\
Definition of sauce
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a condiment or relish for food
especially
: a fluid dressing or topping
2
: something that adds zest or piquancy
3
: stewed fruit eaten with other food or as a dessert
4
: pert or impudent language or actions
sauce
verb
\ ˈsȯs
, usually ˈsas for sense 3\
, usually ˈsas for sense 3\
sauced;
saucing
Definition of sauce (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to dress with relish or seasoning
b
: to cover or serve with a sauce
2a
archaic
: to modify the harsh or unpleasant characteristics of
b
: to give zest or piquancy to
3
: to be rude or impudent to
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Examples of sauce in a Sentence
Noun
She tried several sauces before she found one she liked. chicken in a cream sauce Cover the strawberries with the chocolate sauce. This pizza needs more sauce. I've had enough of your sauce!
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
First, Mallmann's chefs hung a rib eye slathered in chimichurri sauce. — CBS News, "The Dish: Open fire cooking icon Francis Mallmann," 31 Aug. 2019 Pasta dishes are frequently tweaked, in ways both subtle and not: Lobster bucatini comes in a rich brown-butter lobster sauce with basil and chile, deeply layered with umami. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "A first visit to chef Tiffani Faison’s Orfano," 29 Aug. 2019 Black bass rests in a sauce flavored with saffron and fennel that conjures bouillabaisse; its smoothness summons a textbook bistro bisque. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: At Bon Temps in Downtown L.A., the brilliant desserts are only the beginning," 29 Aug. 2019 My great-grandmother Agatha brought them to family gatherings, smothered in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce with raisins. — Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, "The good old cabbage roll turns over a new leaf," 26 Aug. 2019 Diners can build their own tacos ($13 or $14), choosing from pork shoulder, roasted chicken in tomato sauce or fried cod, and dressing them with various toppings. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Waterlin restaurant in the Falls' new Delta hotel is set to open in October," 20 Aug. 2019 The red brick chicken, slapped clumsily on a cutting board, was drenched in honey sauce and looked as if it had been left out in the rain. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Inconsistent food and service make for a frustrating dining experience at Inner Harbor’s Blackwall Hitch," 15 Aug. 2019 In the Britt's kitchen, there's a foot operated pedal beneath the sink to turn on the water when your hands are full of dirty dishes or covered in barbecue sauce in preparation for a feast on the grill. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "This California Kitchen Has the Most Insane Amenities," 13 Aug. 2019 Thought to be an aphrodisiac, this dish with French royal origins places a puff pastry atop a pile of pasta, coated in creamy béchamel sauce. — Tyler Moss, Condé Nast Traveler, "An Autumnal Road Trip Through Alsace Wine Country," 13 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The Cheetos flavor isn’t especially pronounced, but maybe our sandwich was under-sauced? — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, "KFC’s Cheetos chicken sandwich looks toxic and tastes like a missed opportunity," 17 July 2019 Other dinner highlights include a gorgeously tender octopus tentacle ($29) with crunchy suckers, a study in texture, and a Berkshire pork spare rib ($26) sauced with an Italian approximation of XO sauce. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "The Mission’s Prairie switches gears, but is it better?," 3 July 2019 The same is true of poke, which is sauced specifically to keep fish firm and good-tasting. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, "Is Serving Raw Meat And Fish A Dinner Party Taboo?," 12 Apr. 2019 Some top veggies to load up on: The Healthiest Way to Add Sauce My favorite way to sauce any kind of pasta is to buy plain jarred tomato sauce and add sautéed or simmered veggies. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "The Healthiest Ways to Eat Pasta, According to a Nutritionist," 2 Nov. 2018 The iteration at MeMe’s is everything meatloaf ought to be but too seldom is: juicy throughout, well seasoned, tasting deeply of umami and generously sauced. — Priya Krishna, WSJ, "Meatloaf Transcendent," 6 Sep. 2018 Add chopped chives to vinaigrette just prior to saucing the asparagus and scallops. — Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, "The Sea Grill's Grilled Day Boat Sea Scallops," 1 May 2010 The crisp fries were sauced with a velvety white cheddar sauce, topped with crisp goetta, cheese curds and scallions. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Clyborne Provisions and Spirits is a suburban surprise," 27 June 2018 The meat can be injected or bagged overnight with a marinade, sauced, brined, coated with a layer of dry rub or subjected to any other sort of Frankenstein experimentation. — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, "Add a little more flavor to your grill with fragrant ingredients," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sauce.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sauce
sauce
noun
\ ˈsȯs
\
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Kids Definition of sauce
1
: a usually thick liquid poured over or mixed with food
spaghetti sauce
2
: boiled or canned fruit
cranberry sauce
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