savor 1 of 2

noun

ˈsā-vər How to pronounce savor (audio)
variants also savour
Definition of savornext
1
as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor

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2
as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie

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savor

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verb

variants also savour
1
as in to enrich
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

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2
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left

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Recent Examples of savor
Verb
With so much more to play for, this was no time for the 47-year-old Fitzgerald to savor any of that or its implications. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 These unique flavors make the 8 YO bourbon an ideal choice for savoring neat or on the rocks. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 A far cry from a Seder, or any real Passover ritual, but at least something Soviet Jews could savor in private. — Olga & Igor Alterman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 And when you’re done with fun in the fresh air, hunt for antiques, savor some finger-licking-good food, and then rest up at a new luxury lodge boasting stellar summit views. — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for savor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
  1. taste
  2. enrich
  3. enjoy
  4. flavor
  5. enhance
  6. relish
Noun
  • The $210 gourmet meal at the Avondale eatery will cater to a growing interest in weed and a declining taste for booze, chef Devon Quinn said.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The vampire audience, which at this point includes a couple characters who canonically have good taste, absolutely eats it up.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of taste
Verb
  • But by Tuesday morning, Witkoff reversed, saying the president’s position was to eliminate Iran’s ability to enrich uranium — the fuel needed for a nuclear weapon.
    — Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Their talent, dedication and unique perspective on audiovisual creation will undoubtedly enrich this edition of the festival.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of enrich
Verb
  • The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of enjoy
Noun
  • Next to the garden, there is a recreational area with its sand playground and an ice cream cart, serving flavors including lavender honey, figs, peach basil, as well as olive oil and lemon sorbet.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
  • By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • And Biden clearly relished the opportunity to step back on stage, joining the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago Tuesday.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
  • An avid antiques collector, David Kerr, who’s based in Florida, relishes the history in the home.
    — Colette Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of relish

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