Definition

A type of smoked sausage made from pork or beef, similar to a hot dog.

Example

I grilled some wienerwurst for the barbecue.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a wienerwurst?

No, I haven't. What’s it like?

It's a delicious smoked sausage, kind of like a hot dog.

That sounds great! I would love to try a wienerwurst sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wienerwurst → The word is of German origin, where 'Wiener' refers to something from Vienna (Wien in German) and 'Wurst' means sausage. Therefore, 'wienerwurst' literally means sausage from Vienna, specifically a type of sausage that is often served in a bun.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Wiener' as relating to Vienna, and 'Wurst' as meaning sausage — this helps you remember that 'wienerwurst' is a sausage from Vienna.

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