Definitions for the word "sauce" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
A composition of condiments and appetizing ingredients eaten with food as a relish; especially, a dressing for meat or fish or for puddings; as, mint sauce; sweet sauce, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Any garden vegetables eaten with meat.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Stewed or preserved fruit eaten with other food as a relish; as, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Sauciness; impertinence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season; to flavor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To cause to relish anything, as if with a sauce; to tickle or gratify, as the palate; to please; to stimulate; hence, to cover, mingle, or dress, as if with sauce; to make an application to.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To make poignant; to give zest, flavor or interest to; to set off; to vary and render attractive.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To treat with bitter, pert, or tart language; to be impudent or saucy to.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
A soft crayon for use in stump drawing or in shading with the stump.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
1 liquid or viscous accompaniment to a dish. 2 something adding piquancy or excitement. 3 colloq. Impudence, impertinence, cheek. v. (-cing) colloq. Be impudent to; cheek. [latin salsus salted]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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