sausages

word · lemma: sausage

/ˈsɔsɪdʒɪz/
SAW-si-jiz
/sˈɒsɪdʒɪz/
SO-si-jiz

Definition

Tubes of ground meat mixed with spices and other ingredients, typically encased in a thin skin. A common food in many cultures, served cooked in various ways.

Usage & Nuances

Countable noun. Many regional varieties: bratwurst (German), chorizo (Spanish), Italian sausage, etc. "Sausage" can also be uncountable when referring to the meat itself ("a pound of sausage"). British informal: "silly sausage" is a playful insult.

Example Sentences

We grilled sausages for the barbecue.

basic

These sausages are made from pork and herbs.

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A traditional English breakfast includes eggs, bacon, and sausages.

basic

The street vendor was selling hot sausages with mustard and sauerkraut.

natural

She tried a dozen different sausages during her trip to Germany.

natural

I'm not sure what's in those cheap sausages, and honestly, I don't want to know.

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