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sauces

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsɔsəz// UK //sˈɔːsɪz// sauces

n. thick liquids that you serve with food to add flavor or moisture. You might pour them over meat, pasta, or vegetables.

n. liquid or semi-solid preparations served as accompaniments to food to enhance flavor, moisture, or visual appeal.


SIMPLE

She makes delicious pasta sauces from scratch.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef spent years mastering the five mother sauces that form the basis of French cuisine.

COMPLEX

While some sauces are reduced to concentrate their natural sugars, others rely on emulsification or thickeners like flour and butter to achieve the desired consistency.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'sauce'; used as a countable noun when referring to different varieties or specific servings.

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