knackwurst

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noun (1)

knack·​wurst

less common spelling of knockwurst

: a short thick heavily seasoned sausage

knockwurst

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noun (2)

knock·​wurst ˈnäk-(ˌ)wərst How to pronounce knockwurst (audio)
also -ˌvu̇(r)st
sometimes -ˌvu̇sht
variants or less commonly knackwurst
: a short thick heavily seasoned sausage

Examples of knackwurst in a Sentence

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Noun
Not to knock the knackwurst, but there’s not always a correlation between notable diners and culinary excellence. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Grip the wheel—its rim is as fat as a German knackwurst, the leather as smooth as a sausage casing—and there's precious little feel that makes its way through. — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 8 June 2022
Noun
Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream. — Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

German Knackwurst, from knacken to crackle (of imitative origin) + Wurst wurst

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of knackwurst was in 1851

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“Knackwurst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knackwurst. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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