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Definition of wurst
wurst
/wɜːrst/
wurst
Plural:wursts
wurst Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
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• noun
1
A spiced sausage of German or Austrian origin, made from ground pork, beef, or veal and prepared by smoking, boiling, or grilling.
Example
"The local delicatessen offers a wide selection of traditional German wurst alongside freshly baked rye bread and mustard."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from German Wurst ('sausage'), from Old High German wurst, likely derived from a Proto-Germanic root related to twisting or mixing.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wurst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wurst