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savor

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noun

sa·​vor ˈsā-vər How to pronounce savor (audio)
variants or less commonly savour
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
savorless adjective
savorous
ˈsā-vər-əs How to pronounce savor (audio)
ˈsāv-rəs
adjective

savor

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verb

variants or less commonly savour
savored also savoured; savoring also savouring ˈsā-vər-iŋ How to pronounce savor (audio)
ˈsāv-riŋ

intransitive verb

: to have a specified smell or quality : smack

transitive verb

1
: to give flavor to : season
2
a
: to have experience of : taste
b
: to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
c
: to delight in : enjoy
savoring the moment
savorer noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Noun Without her love, life has lost its savor for me. a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor Verb He savored the aroma of the baking pies. They savored every last morsel of food. She was just savoring the moment. The team is still savoring its victory. He savored the memories of his vacation. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Not 200 years have passed since St. Patrick converted the island to Christianity, but that’s more than enough time for this religious community to have lost some of its savor and fallen into a comfortable routine. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Sit on the beach for a couple of weeks and savor lingering meals with friends and family. Theodore Mcdarrah, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Appreciating art is more than wandering into a gallery or a museum, just as enjoying wine is more than a five-step process of color, swirl, smell, taste, and savor. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 The chicken piccata is chicken piccata, but the hormone-free meat is more tender than usual, and the sauce fortified with fresh stock is lighter, but still full of flavor, with a lemony, lingering savor. Craig Laban, Philly.com, 29 June 2018 The tri-tip was unfortunately dry and might have been better sliced rather than cubed, but the onion rings on top added savor. Kate Washington, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018 Shrimp on sugarcane – a paste that’s a little sweet, with a briny savor – was a great counterpoint to small nibbles of those wildly hot chile peppers. Kate Washington, sacbee, 9 Feb. 2018 Food at Pujol is prepared in a kitchen with no burners or sauté pans, most dishes seared on a wood grill and finished in an oven to preserve the familiarly Mexican savor of smoke. Guy Trebay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2017
Verb
The long-overdue San Diego debut concert by Spanish vocal sensation Rosalia — a flamenco prodigy whose music deftly blends and blurs multiple genres — should be something to savor. San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 For the Blue Devils, the chance to play on the Rentschler Field stage will be a unique experience, something to savor. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 With the right seasoning, even a handful of raw vegetables becomes something to savor. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2022 Her witty shows, though, were something to savor — even when there were glitches. New York Times, 4 May 2022 While the Sox have said over and over that every opponent is treated the same, beating the Astros after five straight losses to them was something to savor. Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 18 July 2021 Representing St Barths’ unique character, the restaurant overlooks the beautiful Baie de St. Jean—a picturesque setting to savor a meal or sip a refreshing beverage while taking in stunning seaside views. Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 25 June 2021 Spice things up with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then savor with sour cream, guacamole, salsa—or all of the above. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Arrive to the Yurt to savor a rustic picnic lunch, partake in an alfresco, mountaintop art class or get grounded in a mediation session while taking in the stunning vista views. Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste — more at sage

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of savor was in the 13th century

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