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Savory: meaning, definitions and examples

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savory

 

[ หˆseษช.vษ™r.i ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

food taste

Pleasant in taste or smell; delicious; flavorful.

Synonyms

delicious, flavorful, tasty

Examples of usage

  • The soup had a savory aroma that filled the kitchen.
  • I find the combination of sweet and savory flavors very appealing.
Context #2 | Noun

culinary

An aromatic herb or spice added to food to enhance its flavor.

Synonyms

herb, spice

Examples of usage

  • The recipe called for a pinch of savory to be added to the sauce.
  • Savory is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Translations

Translations of the word "savory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salgado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเค•เฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herzhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gurih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚ony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกฉ่พ›ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งญ์งคํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู„ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salado

Etymology

The word 'savory' originated from Old French 'savourรฉ' and Latin 'sapor' meaning 'taste' or 'flavor'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe pleasant tastes or smells. Over time, it has evolved to refer to both a delicious taste and a type of herb or spice used in cooking.

See also: savor, savoriness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,624, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.