Definition

A sweet, smooth food made from cooked apples that are mashed or pureed, often eaten as a dessert or side dish.

Example

I like to eat applesauce with my pork chops.

Conversation

Have you ever tried homemade applesauce?

No, I haven't! How does it taste?

It's really sweet and smooth, perfect for dessert.

That sounds delicious! I should definitely give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Applesauce → The word is formed from "apple" (from Old English *æppel*, meaning the fruit) and "sauce" (from Latin *salsus*, meaning salted or seasoned). Applesauce refers to a sauce made from cooked apples, often sweetened and flavored.

Memory Tip

Think of the fruit 'apple' combined with a 'sauce' made from it — that's how you remember that applesauce is a sauce made from apples.

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