savor
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- noun
- /ˈseɪvər/
- US
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sabor
- The sun cradled him in warmth; the new grass gave up a sweet savor where his weight crushed it.
That gave it its savour my world, he shouted.
- That gave it its savour my world, he shouted.
Examples
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Jolie-Gray made crawfish etouffee the previous Sunday afternoon, and Dr. Marsh remarked on its smoothness, its perfectly seasoned savor.
Fiction book (2000) -
If the salt of the earth has lost its savor, it can be resalted only from a divine source.
Academic text (1990) -
Hoard or hide it, and it loses its savor.
Blog text (19) -
But his venison had lost its savor, and his hand, when he reached for the wine, trembled.
Fiction book (1993) -
The savor of the freshly baked bread filled the entire kitchen.
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He savored every bite of the rich chocolate cake, enjoying its deep savor.
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The dish was enhanced by the savory savor of roasted garlic and herbs.
Synonyms
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The taste and smell that food or drink has
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A strong sharp taste or smell that stays on the tongue
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A small strong taste often from a spice
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A feeling in the mouth when the tongue notices flavor
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A strong pleasant taste in food or drink
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How pleasant food or drink is to have
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A strong pleasant taste like cooked meat or cheese
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A strong, pleasant taste in a food or drink
A pleasant taste in food or drink
The quality of being very tasty or pleasant to look at
How pleasant food or drink tastes
The sense of taste when chemicals from food touch your tongue
The sense of taste when taste buds detect chemicals in the mouth
How Flavorful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Savor comes from the Latin word sapor 'taste' or 'flavor'. It is the same root as the familiar English word savory, so a savor is simply the strong, pleasant 'taste' you notice in food.