How to Use gravy in a Sentence

gravy

noun
  • The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy.
  • The gravy is kind of just fine.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Nail that, and the rest is gravy.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The wild rice soaks up the rich gravy.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Spoon the gravy over the pork chops and serve.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Crispy pork shanks that come with dumplings and dark beer gravy.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 20 May 2021
  • Spoon the glaze around the duck leg or serve in a gravy boat.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • What’s left on the pan is all the good stuff to make gravy with.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Who doesn't love a gravy dinner?
    — Kyley Warren, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
  • What’s better than sausage and gravy?
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • What’s better than sausage and gravy?
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • There's no denying that a good gravy needs onion.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Beloved chocolate gravy for dessert?
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Then all the rest of it becomes gravy at that point.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Try the breakfast pot pie with cheesy grits and sausage gravy.
    — Verna Gates, al, 17 Feb. 2020
  • Serve with sautéed mushroom and onion gravy or more ketchup.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • While the gravy is cooling, whisk 2 tsp.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Make the creamy sausage gravy, then top with biscuits and bake.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • For a hearty meal, try the supreme omelet or the biscuits and gravy.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • Blood was also left on a dog toy, a recipe book, a gravy boat.
    — New York Times, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Even though the gravy was a mess, chunky and thin instead of smooth and rich.
    — Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2020
  • Davis brought her share to a friend’s house and ate it with gravy and potatoes.
    — Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2022
  • The dunk was just a little extra gravy on top.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Tamari adds a rich, umami nuance to the gravy.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Dry mouth Moisten foods with sauces, gravies or broth.
    — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The outlet said the group ate chicken and gravy.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Yeah, the gravy is super overreduced and very salty.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
  • One of his biggest complaints was the chain's gravy.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
  • Paneer stuffed with nuts in rich lababdar gravy.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
  • Dip them into the tangy sauce, the Heinz ketchup or the cream gravy.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025

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