First Known Use: 14th century
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1sauce
noun \ˈsȯs, usually ˈsas for 4\
: a thick liquid that is eaten with or on food to add flavor to it
: boiled or canned fruit
: rude or impolite language or actions
Full Definition of SAUCE
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
5
slang : liquor —used with the
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Origin of SAUCE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin salsa, feminine of salsus salted, from past participle of sallere to salt, from sal salt — more at salt
Related to SAUCE
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
2sauce
transitive verb \ˈsȯs, usually ˈsas for 3\
saucedsauc·ing
Definition of SAUCE
1
a : to dress with relish or seasoning b : to cover or serve with a sauce
2
a archaic : to modify the harsh or unpleasant characteristics of b : to give zest or piquancy to
3
: to be rude or impudent to
First Known Use of SAUCE
15th century
SAUCE Defined for Kids
sauce
noun \ˈsȯs\
Definition of SAUCE for Kids
1
: a usually thick liquid poured over or mixed with food <spaghetti sauce>
2
: boiled or canned fruit <cranberry sauce>
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