Sausages: meaning, definitions and examples

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sausages

 

[ หˆsษ’sษชdส’ษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
sausages

General term for various kinds of meat products typically encased in a cylindrical shape. Can be used for different cuisines and styles.

  • I bought some sausages for the barbecue.
  • Italian sausages are perfect for pasta dishes.
links

Usually refers to smaller sausages that are linked together by their casing. Commonly seen in breakfast dishes.

  • I ordered a side of breakfast links with my pancakes.
  • The butcher sells fresh links every morning.
bangers

Commonly used in British English to refer to sausages, especially in the classic British dish 'bangers and mash'.

  • We're having bangers and mash for dinner tonight.
  • The pub serves great bangers with onion gravy.
frankfurters

Refers to a specific type of sausage typically made from finely ground pork and beef. Often associated with hot dogs.

  • Let's grab some frankfurters for the hot dog stand.
  • German cuisine often features frankfurters with mustard.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang, 'sausages' can refer to fingers, especially when used in the context of playing musical instruments.

Synonyms

digits, fingers.

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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.

  • His fingers are like sausages.
  • Stop pointing those sausage fingers at me.
fingers

Refers to the five digits on a human hand. Used in anatomical, healthcare, and everyday contexts when discussing parts of the body.

  • She has long fingers.
  • I need to wash my hands and fingers.
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.

  • The code has four digits.
  • Type in the last digit of your phone number.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salsichas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‰เคธเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผrste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sosis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะฑะฐัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kieล‚basy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒผใ‚ปใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saucisses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salchichas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sosisler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์„ธ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klobรกsy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klobรกsy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™่‚ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klobase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pylsur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะถั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolbasalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.