worcestershire

Everyday

1. Worcestershire is a county in the West Midlands of England; its main city is Worcester. tree →
2. Worcestershire sauce is a dark, tangy, spicy sauce first made in Worcester, used on food and in cooking. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons, Worcestershire is one of the English counties, with the River Severn and the Malvern Hills. In everyday life and cooking, Worcestershire sauce goes in stews, cheese on toast and a Caesar salad. The name is a famous spelling and pronunciation puzzle for children and visitors. Phrases: «Worcestershire sauce», «in Worcestershire».

Examples

• Worcestershire is a county in the middle of England. tree →
• Dad shakes Worcestershire sauce onto his cheese on toast. tree →
• My cousins live in a village in Worcestershire. tree →
• The River Severn flows through Worcestershire. tree →
• Worcestershire sauce was first made in Worcester in the 1830s. tree →
• Nobody in our class could spell Worcestershire! tree →

Note

A name: write it with a capital W. Say «WUSS-ter-sher» (UK) or «WUSS-ter-sheer» (US) — not «wor-ces-ter-shire». Many English place names lose letters in speech: Leicester («LES-ter»), Gloucester («GLOSS-ter»). «-shire» means county.