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Definition of sriracha

sriracha

/sɪˈrɑː.tʃə/
sri · ra · cha
Plural:srirachas
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• noun

1

A type of hot sauce made from a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt, originating in Thailand and widely used as a spicy culinary condiment.

Example

"She squeezed a generous amount of sriracha over her noodles to give the dish a fiery kick."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the coastal city of Si Racha, in the Chonburi Province of eastern Thailand, where it was originally produced for dishes served at local seafood restaurants.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sriracha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sriracha
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