barbecue sauce

== English == === Alternative forms === barbeque sauce, BBQ sauce === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/, /- sɔːs/ === Noun === barbecue sauce (countable and uncountable, plural barbecue sauces) A fruity, tangy, usually brown sauce, typically consisting of a vinegar or tomato base with spices and sweeteners, used as a basting sauce, marinade, or condiment, especially for barbecued meat. ==== Derived terms ==== Kansas City barbecue sauce ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== sweet-and-sour