Pronunciation: /saʊs/
noun a person who is habitually drunk; an alcoholic
A1 I accidentally spilled souse on my shirt.
A2 The souse from the sandwich dripped onto the plate.
B1 The chef prepared a delicious souse to accompany the main course.
B2 The marinade used to souse the meat was a secret family recipe.
C1 The souse of the dish added a burst of flavor to the meal.
C2 The souse was infused with herbs and spices, creating a complex taste profile.
verb to drink heavily or continuously
A1 I souse my salad with vinegar and oil for extra flavor.
A2 She souses her hair in coconut oil to keep it healthy and shiny.
B1 The chef souses the pork in a marinade overnight before grilling it.
B2 The pickles are soused in a brine solution to give them their tangy flavor.
C1 The meat is soused in a special sauce before being slow-cooked to perfection.
C2 The fish is soused in a mixture of herbs and spices before being grilled to enhance its flavor.
formal The chef prepared a traditional souse by marinating the meat in a flavorful vinegar-based liquid.
informal I can't wait to souse these ribs in that delicious barbecue sauce.
slang Let's souse these vegetables in the spicy marinade for extra flavor.
figurative The unexpected rain shower seemed to souse everyone at the outdoor event.
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