1
: a usually spicy sauce of chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers that is commonly served with Mexican food
also
: a similar sauce made with a main ingredient other than tomatoes
peach salsa
2
: popular music of Latin American origin that has absorbed characteristics of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock
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The band was playing salsa.
We're taking classes in salsa.
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This bright green salsa is easy to make and even easier to transport.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
There are seven roasted, charred and crushed chiles in the orange salsa.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
And the things like unlimited chips and salsa, Buc-ee's, Bass Pro Shops, Route 44s at Sonic delivered by young men and women on roller skates delivered right to your car door.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Weekend brunch features dishes such as pork in salsa roja with rice, plus olive oil cake with sour cream and preserves.
—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
There are seven roasted, charred and crushed chiles in the orange salsa.
—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
And the things like unlimited chips and salsa, Buc-ee's, Bass Pro Shops, Route 44s at Sonic delivered by young men and women on roller skates delivered right to your car door.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Weekend brunch features dishes such as pork in salsa roja with rice, plus olive oil cake with sour cream and preserves.
—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for salsa
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“Salsa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salsa. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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salsa
noun
sal·sa
ˈsȯl-sə 
ˈsäl-
1
: a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers
2
: popular Latin American music with elements of rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock
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