gravy

noun

ˈgrā-vē How to pronounce gravy (audio)
Definition of gravynext
1
as in sauce
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish order a large serving of fries with extra gravy

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2
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy

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Recent Examples of gravy Harry feasted on chicken, ham, and leek pie, served with vegetables, mashed potatoes, and gravy. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026 Oversized turkey platters, enormous serving bowls, banquet-sized gravy boats, chafing dishes, and buffet servers may not earn their keep in a smaller-scale entertaining routine. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 Specific menu items include the Italian sausage, egg and Cooper’s sharp cheese sandwich; biscuits and gravy; and chorizo breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese and zesty red pepper relish. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 House made marinara sauce and gravy was improperly reheating. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
  1. sauce
  2. bonus
  3. dividend
  4. gift
  5. contribution
  6. tip
Noun
  • Cardamom is a popular spice in Indian dishes, adding rich flavor to curries and sauces.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Marinated sauce temped at 151 degrees and bolognese at 150 degrees.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • Make the call with Underdog and wager $10 to earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Later that same day, August 4, Zuckerberg proposed a dividend of 20 shares of Class C stock for each share of Class A and B shares, paid to all shareholders.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • The homeowner didn’t charge him rent, and the truck Buchanan drove was a gift, the woman told agents.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Abenante-Villa’s parents buried him with gifts, including a basketball jersey and sports cards.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • He was voted unanimously for all of his amazing contributions.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike a home price drop or a closing cost contribution, which is a permanent discount, your rate will jump up when the temporary buydown period ends.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Here’s a quick primer on the leading agents and tips for how to start.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Police officials credited community cooperation for accelerating the case, citing a substantial influx of tips and public digital evidence submitted in the hours following the gunfire.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip

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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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