sausage
noun
sau·sage ˈsȯ-sij 
: a highly seasoned minced meat (such as pork) usually stuffed in casings of prepared animal intestine
also : a link or patty of sausage
Synonyms
- banger [British]
- link
- wurst
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Example Sentences
Would you like any sausage? They bought sausages for the picnic.
Recent Examples on the Web Breakfasts on the morning and evening loaded diets included toast with sausage and bacon served with a fruit smoothie, and omelets served with toast and a glass of milk. 
Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 And since the variations are endless — from a fiery noodle casserole with spicy sausage, to lasagna made with heaps of vegetables — this iconic dish appeals to meat and veggie lovers alike. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Party on the Chicago Riverwalk with sausage, cider, beer, pretzels and live music from bands including Handsome Man’s Gentleman’s Club, Alpine Thunder and Pat Egan & The Heavy Hearts. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 With pork sausage, meaty mushrooms, asparagus, and Swiss cheese, this is the best French toast recipe for savory breakfast fans by far. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Favorite meals include artichoke spinach and roasted red pepper frittata with turkey sausage and grilled salmon with creamy pesto. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 My roommate makes a slightly spicy pasta with sausage, corn, and tomato for both of us. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 The fried rice is then crumbled up and mixed with sausage, tempura, peanuts, onion, chili and more, and served with fresh lettuce leaves. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 The pair made a vegan version of the dish with veggie sausage, mashed potatoes and onion gravy. People Staff, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 And since the variations are endless — from a fiery noodle casserole with spicy sausage, to lasagna made with heaps of vegetables — this iconic dish appeals to meat and veggie lovers alike. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Party on the Chicago Riverwalk with sausage, cider, beer, pretzels and live music from bands including Handsome Man’s Gentleman’s Club, Alpine Thunder and Pat Egan & The Heavy Hearts. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 With pork sausage, meaty mushrooms, asparagus, and Swiss cheese, this is the best French toast recipe for savory breakfast fans by far. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Favorite meals include artichoke spinach and roasted red pepper frittata with turkey sausage and grilled salmon with creamy pesto. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 My roommate makes a slightly spicy pasta with sausage, corn, and tomato for both of us. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 The fried rice is then crumbled up and mixed with sausage, tempura, peanuts, onion, chili and more, and served with fresh lettuce leaves. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 The pair made a vegan version of the dish with veggie sausage, mashed potatoes and onion gravy. People Staff, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English sausige, from Anglo-French sauseche, saucis, from Late Latin salsicia, from Latin salsus salted — more at sauce
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing sausage
Kids Definition
sausage
noun
sau·sage ˈsȯ-sij
1
: spicy ground meat (as pork) usually stuffed in casings
2
: a roll of sausage in a casing
sausages
noun
as in wieners
a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing a couple of sausages and eggs make a good breakfast Synonyms & Similar Words
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- liverwursts
- liver sausages
- wienerwursts
- knockwursts
- liver puddings
- kielbasy
- hot dogs
- knackwursts
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- blood puddings
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