Souse: meaning, definitions and examples

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souse

[ saʊs ]

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cooking

A pickling solution, typically consisting of vinegar, water, salt, and spices, used to preserve or flavor food.

Synonyms

brine, marinade, pickle

Examples of usage

She soaked the cucumbers in souse before pickling them.
The souse gave the pork a tangy flavor.

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slang

A drunkard or habitual drinker.

Synonyms

alcoholic, drunkard, lush

Examples of usage

He was known as the village souse, always stumbling out of the local pub.

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informal

To drench or soak in a liquid.

Synonyms

drench, immerse, soak

Examples of usage

She soused the fish in lemon juice before frying.

Translations

Translations of the word "souse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 molho

🇮🇳 चटनी

🇩🇪 Soße

🇮🇩 saus

🇺🇦 соус

🇵🇱 sos

🇯🇵 ソース

🇫🇷 sauce

🇪🇸 salsa

🇹🇷 sos

🇰🇷 소스

🇸🇦 صلصة

🇨🇿 omáčka

🇸🇰 omáčka

🇨🇳 酱

🇸🇮 omaka

🇮🇸 sósa

🇰🇿 тұздық

🇬🇪 სოუსი

🇦🇿 sous

🇲🇽 salsa

Word origin

The term 'souse' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'sos' meaning 'sauce'. Initially used to refer to a pickling solution, it later evolved to also describe a drunkard or habitual drinker in slang. The verb form 'souse' emerged from the noun, signifying the action of drenching or soaking in a liquid.