Savory: meaning, definitions and examples

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savory

[ ˈseɪ.vər.i ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 salgado

🇮🇳 नमकीन

🇩🇪 herzhaft

🇮🇩 gurih

🇺🇦 солоний

🇵🇱 słony

🇯🇵 塩辛い

🇫🇷 salé

🇪🇸 salado

🇹🇷 tuzlu

🇰🇷 짭짤한

🇸🇦 مالح

🇨🇿 slaný

🇸🇰 slaný

🇨🇳 咸的

🇸🇮 slan

🇮🇸 saltur

🇰🇿 тұзды

🇬🇪 მარილიანი

🇦🇿 duzlu

🇲🇽 salado

Word origin

The word 'savory' originated from Old French 'savouré' 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.