Sauce
/sɔːs/noun
A liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food for flavor or moisture.
Did you know?The word 'sauce' comes from the Latin 'salsa', meaning 'salted', which ties it to ancient preservation methods and culinary rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
salsa
“salted, seasoned, spiced, related to preservation of food.”
Old French
Old French
sauce
“a mixture of flavors, derived from Latin.”
Middle English
Middle English
sauce
“a condiment used to enhance the taste of dishes.”
Modern English
Modern English
sauce
“a flavorful liquid accompaniment for food.”