What does SOUSE mean?

Parts of Speech

Souse is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, souse means to submerge something in liquid, usually for pickling or preserving. As a noun, souse refers to a pickled dish made from meat, often pork, and served cold.

Pronunciations

US: /saʊs/

UK: /saʊs/

Origin and Usage

The word souse comes from the Old French word sous, meaning pickle or brine. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the process of pickling or preserving food. In the 19th century, souse was used to describe a dish made from pickled meat, which is still popular in some regions of the United States today.

Synonyms

As a verb: pickle, marinate, steep. As a noun: pickled meat, head cheese, brawn.

Related Words

House, mouse, blouse, louse, spouse.

Example Sentences

As a verb:

• He likes to souse his cucumbers in vinegar and dill.
• The fish was soused in a spicy marinade before being grilled.
• She souses her hair in a mixture of olive oil and honey for added shine.

As a noun:

• The deli serves a delicious souse made from pickled pork.
• He ordered a souse sandwich with mustard and pickles.
• She added some souse to her plate of collard greens.