sauce
word
/ˈsɔs/
saws
/sˈɔːs/
saws
Definition
A sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid food added to other food to give it more flavor or moisture. It can be used in cooking or served on top of a dish.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'tomato sauce', 'soy sauce', 'pasta sauce', and 'hot sauce'. 'Sauce' is usually a general word, while specific kinds may be called 'gravy', 'dressing', or 'dip' depending on texture and use.
Spanish: salsaPortuguese (BR): molhoPortuguese (PT): molhoChinese (Simplified): 酱汁 - 调味汁Chinese (Traditional): 醬汁 - 調味汁Hindi: सॉस - चटनी (तरल प्रकार)Arabic: صلصةBengali: সসRussian: соусJapanese: ソースVietnamese: nước sốtKorean: 소스Turkish: sosUrdu: چٹنی - ساسIndonesian: saus
Example Sentences
I put sauce on my pasta.
basic
This sauce is very spicy.
basic
Can you pass the sauce, please?
basic
The chicken was good, but the sauce made the whole dish better.
natural
I think this sauce needs a little more salt.
natural
What kind of sauce comes with the fish?
natural