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sauce Definition and Meaning in English (sauce definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Sauce definition: A liquid or semi-liquid mixture served with food to add flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.

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Definitions of Sauce

  1. 1noun

    A liquid or semi-liquid mixture served with food to add flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.

  2. 2verb

    To add sauce to food, or to make something more piquant or lively.

Example Sentences

“The chef prepared a delicious tomato sauce for the pasta.”

“Would you like some extra sauce with your fries?”

Inflected Word Forms

past participlesauced
present participlesaucing
nounsaucepan
adjectivesaucy
adverbsaucily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hot saucecollocation

A spicy sauce, often made with chili peppers, used to add heat to food.

secret sauceidiom

A special or unique ingredient, quality, or factor that makes something successful.

apple saucecollocation

A purée made from cooked apples, often served as a side dish or dessert.

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What is the meaning of Sauce in English?▼
Sauce definition: A liquid or semi-liquid mixture served with food to add flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.
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'Sauce' translates to 'sauce' in English. Sauce definition: A liquid or semi-liquid mixture served with food to add flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.
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