Definition

A liquid or semi-liquid mixture that is used to add flavor to food, often served on top or alongside dishes.

Example

I like to add tomato sauce to my pasta for extra flavor.

Conversation

What kind of sauce do you want on your pasta?

I think a marinara sauce would be perfect for it.

Good choice! I love how the sauce adds so much flavor.

Absolutely! It really brings the whole dish together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To add flavor or seasoning to food using a liquid mixture, often made from various ingredients.

Example

She decided to sauce the chicken with a spicy barbecue mixture before grilling it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to sauce your pasta with something different?

Not really, I usually stick to marinara or pesto.

You should definitely experiment; a spicy garlic sauce can change everything!

Root Explanation

Sauce → The word 'sauce' comes from Old French 'sauce', which is derived from Latin 'salsus' (meaning salted). It refers to a liquid or semi-liquid substance used to enhance the flavor of food, originally implying a salted condiment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'salted' ('salsus') to remember that 'sauce' is a flavorful addition to food, enhancing its taste.

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