knackwurst

[ nahk-wurst, -woorst ]

noun

1. a short, thick, highly seasoned sausage.

knackwurst

/ ˈnɒkˌwɜːst /

noun

1. a short fat highly seasoned sausage

Word History and Origins

Origin of knackwurst¹

1935–40; < German, equivalent to knack ( en ) to crack, break + Wurst sausage. knack

Word History and Origins

Origin of knackwurst¹

German, from knacken to make a cracking sound + Wurst sausage

Example Sentences

Contentment comes by way of a couple of grilled sausages, maybe bratwurst and knackwurst courtesy of Binkert’s in Baltimore, flanked with braised red cabbage that balances tang and sweetness.

From Washington Post

A lady in a large black fur hat gazes knowingly and with reverence at the display case full of sausages: Cheddar brats, knackwurst, blutwurst, gelbwurst and a score more.

From New York Times

“Some of it will be blended with some pork and turned into a knackwurst or savory meatloaf.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fat rounds of sliced knackwurst are slapped with curry ketchup, in which the curry is not quite detectable, and a more pronounced curry powder.

From New York Times

From the 13 varieties of sausage, we chose traditional ones like bockwurst, bratwurst and knackwurst, but could have opted for exotic selections including alligator and buffalo.

From New York Times