salsa
/ˈsɑl.sə/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English
5
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A style of urban music originally from New York heavily influenced by Cuban dance music, jazz and rock.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Congressmen gleefully wolfed down every imaginable version of the hot dog – smoked kielbasas, jumbo grillers, Big & Juicy's, kosher dogs and spiced dogs – topped with every imaginable condiment – hot mustard, sweet mustard, jalapenos, spaghetti sauce, regular relish, corn relish, maple syrup salsa and the secret sauce of Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.). ("If I told you the recipe," an aide explained, "I'd have to shoot you.")"
- "The marina was a mainstay of the neighborhood, and Mr. O’Rourke was known for staging salsa and merengue concerts."
- "They salsaed late until the night."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: salsus
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈsɑl.sə/
- British English: /ˈsæl.sə/