knockwurst
noun
knock·wurst ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst 
also -ˌvu̇(r)st,
sometimes -ˌvu̇sht
variants or less commonly knackwurst
: a short thick heavily seasoned sausage
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs. 
Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021 Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns. Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018 Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream. Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021 Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns. Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018 Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream. Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017 Word History
Etymology
German Knackwurst, from knacken to crackle (of imitative origin) + Wurst wurst
First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
knockwursts
noun
variants also knackwursts
as in liverwursts
Synonyms & Similar Words
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