English · Food & Drink
sauce
/sɔːs/
[/sɔːs/]
flavored liquid topping
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sauce is a thick liquid served with food to add flavor or moisture.
Example
He poured the rich tomato sauce over the pasta and topped it with grated cheese.
He poured the rich tomato sauce over the pasta and topped it with grated cheese.
Etymology
From Old French 'sauce', from Latin 'salsa' (salted), from 'sal' (salt).
How & Where It’s Used
Served with countless dishes; informally 'sauce' can mean cheekiness.