sausage
SO-sihj
Sausage (verb) means to squeeze or pack something tightly into a long, rolled shape, like a sausage in its casing. Example: “She sausaged the leftover dough into a tight roll before slicing it.”
verb
1
To squeeze or pack something tightly into a long, rolled shape, like a sausage in its casing.
"She sausaged the leftover dough into a tight roll before slicing it."
"She sausaged the towels into a long tight roll for the shelf."
"He sausaged the clay between his palms until it was long and thin."
2
To make into sausage, or to fit something snugly into a tight space.
"The commuters were sausaged into the packed carriage."
"So I took the lot and had much of it custom-smoked, then I roasted, fried, grilled, sautéed, stir-fried, stewed, braised, and sausaged the rest."
— Leslie Land, High on the Hog (1992)
"Four of us were sausaged into the back of a tiny car."
"The tourists sausaged themselves into the narrow lift."
How to use sausage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNote: FreeDict focuses here on the less common verb sense (to pack tightly or shape like a sausage) — the everyday food noun ("a pork sausage") is the far more common meaning of this word.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- sausages
- Past tense
- sausaged
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman sausiche, tracing back to Late Latin salsīcia, meaning "seasoned with salt" — from the same root as "salt."
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What does “sausage” mean?
The word “sausage” means to squeeze or pack something tightly into a long, rolled shape, like a sausage in its casing. In plain terms, note: FreeDict focuses here on the less common verb sense (to pack tightly or shape like a sausage) — the everyday food noun ("a pork sausage") is the far more common meaning of this word.
How do you pronounce “sausage”?
“Sausage” is pronounced SO-sihj (/ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sausage” in a sentence?
Here is “sausage” used in a sentence: “She sausaged the leftover dough into a tight roll before slicing it.”
What part of speech is “sausage”?
“Sausage” is a verb.
Where does the word “sausage” come from?
The word “sausage” comes from Late Latin. From Anglo-Norman sausiche, tracing back to Late Latin salsīcia, meaning "seasoned with salt" — from the same root as "salt.".
Is “sausage” a common word?
“Sausage” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “sausage” have?
“Sausage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to squeeze or pack something tightly into a long, rolled shape, like a sausage in its casing.
How is "sausage" used as a verb rather than a noun?
As a verb, "sausage" means to squeeze or pack something tightly into a long, rolled shape, similar to how meat is packed into a sausage casing. It can also mean to fit something snugly into a tight space, such as sausaging a bag full of clothes for travel.
Is using "sausage" as a verb common or informal?
Using "sausage" as a verb is a less common, informal usage compared to its everyday role as a noun for the food. It typically appears in casual or descriptive contexts where something is being tightly packed or rolled.
What is an example of "sausage" used as a verb in a sentence context?
An example would be describing how someone "sausaged" their belongings into a small suitcase, meaning they packed items tightly into a rolled or compact shape. This usage draws directly on the image of meat being packed into a sausage casing.
