chili sauce

[ chil-ee saws ]

noun

1. a sauce made of tomatoes simmered with chile peppers and spices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chili sauce¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

And sweetened heat has long been a beloved flavor profile across cultures: Thai nam jim gai, sweet chili sauce; ancient Rome’s honey and black pepper wine; Central European gingersnaps; Nashville hot chicken.

From Seattle Times

The Singaporean pickled chili sauce, a thick orange-red purée, offers a citrusy acidity and a quick spiciness that dissipates nicely.

From Seattle Times

The Hot Grill, a real local stalwart burger-and-dog “joint” with fervent, voracious fans, specializes in deep-fried hot dogs “all the way,” with their traditional, secret recipe chili sauce, chopped onions and yellow mustard.

From Salon

They’re served with pickled daikon, carrots and a Thai chili sauce.

From Seattle Times

The brand is only targeting companies that use the terms “chile crunch” and “chili crunch,” not “chili oil,” “chili crisp,” “chili sauce,” or other similar names for the condiment.

From Salon