Pronunciation

/sɔːs/

Definitions

Noun

A sausage is a cylindrical food product made from ground meat (usually pork, beef, or a mixture), often combined with spices, herbs, and fillings, then enclosed in a casing and cooked. It can be served as a standalone dish or as part of a meal, such as in sandwiches or on a platter.

Verb

To make sausages is the process of preparing and shaping the mixture into the desired form, while grilling, frying, or baking a sausage refers to the cooking method.

Adjective

The term sausagey can be used to describe something having a strong or distinct sausage flavor or texture.

Phrases

• “Sausage roll” is a popular dish consisting of a sausage-shaped pastry.
• “Bratwurst” or “hot dog” are specific types of sausages.
• “Sausage fest” is a humorous term for a gathering where many men are present, often used lightheartedly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I bought some fresh sausages from the butcher shop.”
• Verb: “He decided to make his own sausages using family recipes.”
• Adjective: “The air smelled delicious with the aroma of sizzling sausage.”

Synonyms

• Sausage links
• Franks
• Wiener
• Banger
• Morteau
• Andouille

Related Words

• Casings (for making sausages)
• Sausage meat
• Brat (informal term for a sausage)