What does SOUCE mean?

Word: souce

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a sauce or gravy made by boiling meat in water.
• Verb: to cook meat by boiling it in water to make a souce.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /saʊs/
• UK: /saʊs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "souce" has a French origin, derived from the word "souss" meaning "juice". It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a sauce made by boiling meat in water. The verb form of "souce" is used to describe the act of cooking meat in this way to make a souce. Today, the term is not commonly used in everyday language, but is still found in some regional dialects and in historical or culinary contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• sauce
• gravy
• broth

6. Related Words:

• sauce
• broth
• stock
• stew
• gravy

7. Example Sentences:

• The chef made a delicious souce by boiling the beef in water with herbs and spices.
• She learned to souce chicken from her grandmother, who taught her the traditional recipe.
• He poured the souce over the mashed potatoes and gravy, adding flavor to the dish.