Sausages: meaning, definitions and examples
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sausages
[ หsษsษชdสษชz ]
food
Sausages are a type of meat product made from ground meat mixed with various ingredients and seasonings, typically encased in a thin skin. They are commonly grilled, fried, or boiled before being eaten.
Synonyms
bangers, frankfurters, links.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sausages |
General term for various kinds of meat products typically encased in a cylindrical shape. Can be used for different cuisines and styles.
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links |
Usually refers to smaller sausages that are linked together by their casing. Commonly seen in breakfast dishes.
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bangers |
Commonly used in British English to refer to sausages, especially in the classic British dish 'bangers and mash'.
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frankfurters |
Refers to a specific type of sausage typically made from finely ground pork and beef. Often associated with hot dogs.
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Examples of usage
- Sausages are often served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
- He cooked the sausages on the barbecue.
- She ordered a sausage sandwich for lunch.
slang
In slang, 'sausages' can refer to fingers, especially when used in the context of playing musical instruments.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sausages |
Sometimes used humorously or disparagingly to refer to someone's fingers if they are thick or stubby. This usage has a negative connotation and may be considered rude.
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fingers |
Refers to the five digits on a human hand. Used in anatomical, healthcare, and everyday contexts when discussing parts of the body.
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digits |
Generally used in mathematical or numerical contexts to refer to individual numbers from 0 to 9. It is also used in some technological contexts, such as phone numbers.
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Examples of usage
- He played the guitar with nimble sausages.
- She struggled to type quickly with her chubby sausages.
Translations
Translations of the word "sausages" in other languages:
๐ต๐น salsichas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wรผrste
๐ฎ๐ฉ sosis
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฒะฑะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ kieลbasy
๐ฏ๐ต ใฝใผใปใผใธ
๐ซ๐ท saucisses
๐ช๐ธ salchichas
๐น๐ท sosisler
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ธ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ klobรกsy
๐ธ๐ฐ klobรกsy
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ klobase
๐ฎ๐ธ pylsur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะถัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kolbasalar
๐ฒ๐ฝ salchichas
Etymology
The word 'sausage' comes from the Old French word 'saussiche', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'salsus', meaning 'salted'. Sausages have been a popular food item for centuries, with different cultures developing their own unique variations.
See also: sausage.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,947, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18944 presuppose
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- 18946 verso
- 18947 sausages
- 18948 finalized
- 18949 preventable
- 18950 fortify
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