Sausages Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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sausages

[ˈsɒsɪdʒɪz ]

Definitions

^{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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
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.

Word

Description / Examples

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

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Origin of 'sausages'

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.

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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