sauter Definition
- 1to jump or leap
- 2to fry quickly in a little hot fat
Using sauter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sauter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cat sauntered across the room and jumped onto the couch.
Example
The chef sautéed the onions in the pan.
Example
The athlete sautéed over the hurdle with ease.
sauter Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sauter
sauté pan
a frying pan with a flat bottom and relatively tall, vertical sides, used for sautéing food
Example
She used a sauté pan to cook the vegetables.
sautéed mushrooms
mushrooms that have been cooked quickly in a small amount of hot fat
Example
The steak was served with a side of sautéed mushrooms.
sautéed onions
onions that have been cooked quickly in a small amount of hot fat
Example
The recipe calls for sautéed onions as a base for the sauce.
Origins of sauter
from Old French 'saute(r)', meaning 'to jump'
Summary: sauter in Brief
The verb 'sauter' [soh-tey] has two meanings: to jump or leap, and to fry quickly in a little hot fat. Examples include 'The cat sauntered across the room and jumped onto the couch.' and 'The chef sautéed the onions in the pan.' The term extends into phrases like 'sauté pan,' and refers to cooking techniques like 'sautéed mushrooms.'
