gravy

noun

gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē How to pronounce gravy (audio)
plural gravies
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1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2
a
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
… with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy.—K. Crossen
b
: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3

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The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy. order a large serving of fries with extra gravy
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Meatloaf goes side-by-side with potatoes, gravy and green beans, for example. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Set the turkey on a cutting board with a trough or a platter to collect any runoff juices (save them for gravy). — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 The naan pizza has a naan crust with the creamy tomato gravy used in the restaurant’s curry, melted cheese and choice of protein on top. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 And then amazing if other people connect with it, find it, share it, that’s all gravy. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gravey, from Anglo-French gravé broth, stew

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gravy was in the 14th century

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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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gravy

noun
gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē How to pronounce gravy (audio)
plural gravies
1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
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