sausage

/ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/noun

A food made from seasoned minced meat (or a meat substitute) stuffed into a thin tube-shaped casing.

Example sentences

“We grilled sausages and corn at the barbecue.”
“We had eggs, toast, and sausage for breakfast.”

British English is fond of it in slang: a 'sausage dog' is a dachshund, and 'not a sausage' means nothing at all.

Related words

baconSalted or smoked meat taken from the back, sides, or belly of a pig.burgerA sandwich made with a cooked patty of ground meat in a bun; a hamburger.poultryFarm birds such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys, raised for eggs or meat.sandwichA food consisting of a filling placed between slices of bread, or on one piece of bread.shrimpA small swimming crustacean with long feelers, thin legs, and a curved body, often eaten as food.omeletA dish of beaten eggs fried flat in a pan, often folded around a filling (the US spelling of omelette).