Sausage: meaning, definitions and examples

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sausage

 

[ หˆsษ’sษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A cylindrical length of minced pork, beef, or other meat encased in a skin, typically sold raw to be grilled, boiled, or fried before eating.

Synonyms

bratwurst, frankfurter, link, wiener.

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Word Description / Examples
sausage

General term for a seasoned ground meat product often encased in a skin, used in various cuisines.

  • I had sausage and eggs for breakfast.
  • We grilled some sausages at the barbecue.
link

Refers to small, sausage-shaped pieces that are usually served at breakfast. Often seen on breakfast menus.

  • He ordered a side of sausage links with his pancakes.
  • I prefer sausage links over patties in the morning.
frankfurter

A slender sausage of German origin, often boiled, and typically used in a hot dog bun. Commonly found at sporting events or casual gatherings.

  • I had a frankfurter with mustard and onions.
  • Let's get some frankfurters for the baseball game.
wiener

A term usually used interchangeably with 'frankfurter' in the United States, often with a slightly informal tone. Used commonly in casual settings.

  • We roasted some wieners over the campfire.
  • Kids love eating wieners with ketchup.
bratwurst

A type of German sausage made from pork, veal, or beef, seasoned with various spices. Typically used in German dishes or at events like Octoberfest.

  • They served bratwurst with sauerkraut at the festival.
  • I love the taste of grilled bratwurst in the summer.

Examples of usage

  • I love to grill sausages on the barbecue in the summer.
  • She ordered a sausage pizza for dinner.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

An exclamation of disbelief or surprise.

Synonyms

shocking, unbelievable, wow.

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wow

This informal exclamation is often used to express surprise, admiration, or wonder. It is suitable for casual conversations.

  • Wow, I can't believe you got the job! Wow, look at the beautiful sunset!
unbelievable

Use this word to describe something that is so extraordinary or exceptional that it is hard to believe.

  • The end of the movie was unbelievable
  • It is unbelievable how quickly the child learned to play the piano
shocking

This word is often used when something is extremely surprising and usually has a strong negative connotation.

  • The news of his arrest was shocking to everyone
  • It was shocking to see the level of destruction after the storm

Examples of usage

  • Sausage! I can't believe she did that!

Translations

Translations of the word "sausage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salsicha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‰เคธเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wurst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะฑะฐัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kieล‚basa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒผใ‚ปใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saucisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salchicha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sosis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์‹œ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klobรกsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klobรกsa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่‚ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klobasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pylsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะถั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolbasa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salchicha

Etymology

The word 'sausage' originated from the Old Northern French word 'saussiche', which came from the Late Latin word 'salsicia' meaning 'things preserved by salting'. Sausages have been a popular food item for centuries, enjoyed in various cultures around the world.

See also: sausages.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,714, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.