Flavor: meaning, definitions and examples

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flavor

 

[ หˆfleษชvษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

taste

The distinctive taste of a food or drink. It is determined by the combination of various components such as sweetness, bitterness, sourness, and umami.

Synonyms

aroma, savor, taste

Examples of usage

  • This ice cream has a rich chocolate flavor.
  • The curry has a strong spicy flavor.
  • The wine has a fruity flavor.
Context #2 | Noun

characteristic

A particular quality or characteristic that distinguishes something. It can refer to the unique attributes of a product, experience, or individual.

Synonyms

attribute, characteristic, quality

Examples of usage

  • The city has a unique cultural flavor.
  • The novel captures the flavor of the time period.
  • The dish has a traditional flavor.
Context #3 | Verb

enhance

To add a particular quality or characteristic to something in order to improve or enhance it.

Synonyms

infuse, season, spice

Examples of usage

  • Adding herbs and spices can flavor the dish.
  • The marinade will flavor the meat beautifully.

Translations

Translations of the word "flavor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sabor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschmack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sabor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูƒู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chuลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ณ้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bragรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sabor

Etymology

The word 'flavor' originated from the Middle English word 'flavour', which came from the Old French word 'flaur', meaning fragrance or aroma. It has been used in English since the late 13th century to describe the distinctive taste or quality of food and later expanded to refer to characteristics or attributes in a broader sense.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,824 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.