Meaning & Definition of word "Sauce"

Sauce

/sɔːs/

1. A liquid or semi-liquid substance added to food to enhance its flavor.
- Example: She poured a generous amount of marinara sauce over her pasta.
2. A mixture of ingredients used to flavor food, which can be cooked or uncooked.
- Example: The chef created a unique sauce using fresh herbs and spices.
3. A condiment served with food, often to add moisture and flavor.
- Example: He always prefers ketchup as his sauce for fries.
4. In informal usage, can refer to a particular style or flair.
- Example: He dances with a lot of sauce, making him the center of attention.

1. To add sauce to food.
- Example: She decided to sauce the chicken with a tangy barbecue glaze.

From Middle French 'sauce', from Latin 'salsus' meaning 'salted'.

to add sauce:

To make something more exciting or appealing.

sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander:

What is good for one person is also good for another.

easy as pie:

Extremely easy, often used in culinary contexts referring to sauces.

ketchup:

A sweet and tangy sauce made from tomatoes, often used as a condiment.

mustard:

A thick yellow or brown condiment made from mustard seeds, often used with meats.

salsa:

A spicy sauce made from tomatoes, peppers, and onions, often used in Mexican cuisine.

Meaning: Style or flair, often in the context of dance or performance.

Example Sentence: She's got so much sauce when she dances!

Meaning: Confidence or swagger.

Example Sentence: He walked into the room with all his sauce.