sauce

/soʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

a liquid or semi-liquid condiment, especially one made from a mixture of ingredients, used to add flavor to food

“She added a dash of soy sauce to the stir-fry.”

2. verb

to treat or decorate something with sauce

“The chef sauced the steak before grilling it.”

3. verb

to add flavor or attractiveness to something

“The new design sauced up the old website.”

Synonyms

  • condiment
  • glaze
  • seasoning

Antonyms

  • dessicant
  • drying agent