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Definition of saute

saute

/soʊˈteɪ/
sau · te
Plural:sautes
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Adjective:sauteed
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Past Simple:sauteed
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Past Participle:sauteed
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Present Participle:sauteing
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saute Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To fry food quickly in a small amount of hot fat over relatively high heat.

Example

"Saute the diced onions and garlic in olive oil until they turn translucent."

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• noun

1

A dish of food that has been fried quickly in a small amount of hot fat.

Example

"She prepared a colorful vegetable saute to accompany the grilled chicken."

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• adjective

1

Fried quickly in a small amount of hot fat.

Example

"The menu featured tender roast beef served alongside crisp saute potatoes."

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• Rhymes for saute

• Nearby Words

sausagelike
sausagemeat
saut d eau
saute
sava
savable
savage

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French sauté, the past participle of sauter ('to jump'), from Latin saltare ('to leap or dance'), referring to how food is tossed or jumps in a hot pan.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saute. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saute
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