Definitions for Savory

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Savory sa·vor·y

Spelling: [sey-vuh-ree]

IPA: /ˈseɪ və ri/

Savory is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in Savory (aorsvy).

Definitions for Savory

noun

1. British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit.
2. any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, especially S. hortensis (summer savory) or S. montana (winter savory) having narrow leaves used in cookery.

adjective

1. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell:
2. piquant:
3. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.

Origin of Savory

1175-1225; Middle English savori (see savor, -y¹); replacing Middle English savure Old French savoure, past participle of savourer t

Examples for Savory

This was after dinner, which had been a savory meal served by a man cook.

I thought it was narratively satisfying—but it was not so savory.

Faith, Mary, you're a good cook; that's as savory a stew as ever I tasted.

There was, indeed, but little said, but the words were savory and Scriptural.

The pained back and forth between my sweet side and my savory side.

Wine is usually optional in savory dishes; it gives richness only.

Top it with sweet and savory goop, and proclaim a new era in the world of pizza.

The savory smell of stewed meat drifts through the cold air.

Each firm, moist piece packs a provocative sweet and savory punch.

Their nostrils were regaled with the savory fumes of the cooking meat.