sriracha

noun

sri·​ra·​cha sə-ˈrä-chə How to pronounce sriracha (audio)
sē-
nonstandard srə-
: a pungent sauce that is made from hot peppers pureed with usually garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar and that is typically used as a condiment

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This recipe for Dungeness crab cakes calls for fresh herbs, lemon, mayonnaise and a dash of sriracha. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Ranch seasoning brings the savory flavor, and a drizzle of sriracha will satisfy spice lovers. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026 Soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sriracha make a amazing marinade for the steak, while turnip greens add delicious heartiness. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Instead of ketchup, sriracha bottles sit alongside tins of chopsticks and stainless steel napkin dispensers on every table. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sriracha

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Thai sriracha (Royal Thai Institute Romanization), sǐ:rá:tɕhá: (phonetic), after Si Racha (Sri Racha, Sri Raja), town in Chonburi Province, Thailand, where the sauce was allegedly first made

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sriracha was in 1984

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“Sriracha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sriracha. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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