Definition of sauce

• n. - A composition of condiments and appetizing ingredients eaten with food as a relish; especially, a dressing for meat or fish or for puddings; as, mint sauce; sweet sauce, etc.
• n. - Any garden vegetables eaten with meat.
• n. - Stewed or preserved fruit eaten with other food as a relish; as, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, etc.
• n. - Sauciness; impertinence.
• v. t. - To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season; to flavor.
• v. t. - To cause to relish anything, as if with a sauce; to tickle or gratify, as the palate; to please; to stimulate; hence, to cover, mingle, or dress, as if with sauce; to make an application to.
• v. t. - To make poignant; to give zest, flavor or interest to; to set off; to vary and render attractive.
• v. t. - To treat with bitter, pert, or tart language; to be impudent or saucy to.
• n. - A soft crayon for use in stump drawing or in shading with the stump.