Phrase guide

secret recipe

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A recipe whose details are held under secrecy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of secret sauce (“secret idea or plan; crucial element for success”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Synonyms: secret sauce

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 秘方 (mìfāng) — recipe whose details are held under secrecy
  • Dutch: geheim recept — recipe whose details are held under secrecy
  • Finnish: salainen resepti — recipe whose details are held under secrecy