savor 1 of 2

noun

ˈsā-vər How to pronounce savor (audio)
variants also savour
Definition of savornext
1
as in taste
the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor

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2
as in deliciousness
the quality of being delicious the wonderful savor of Mom's apple pie

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savor

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verb

variants also savour
1
as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices

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2
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left

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Recent Examples of savor
Verb
Enjoy an English toasty or a Florentine house quiche for breakfast and return for lunch to savor Celtic specialties like Scotch eggs or an Irish rarebit. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Or start your morning with a Sunday mariachi brunch at Mal Pan, savor a spa day and then gather a group to tackle a martini tower at DTR SouthPark without moving your car? — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 Visitors can explore experimental cellars like Alpha Box & Dice, enjoy live music at Down The Rabbit Hole, or savor traditional elegance at Fox Creek. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 For most New Yorkers looking to savor the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, a commemorative T-shirt—perhaps purchased bootleg outside Madison Square Garden—will have to do. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for savor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savor
  1. taste
  2. deliciousness
  3. flavor
  4. enjoy
  5. spice
  6. relish
  7. love
  8. like
Noun
  • For a sweet taste of summer, finish off with a swirl of vanilla or citrus soft serve.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • These 10 images capture just a taste of the maximalist fever dream that was Liberace’s home life.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • Soccer fans coming to the US for the World Cup are discovering the deliciousness of ranch dressing and trying to bring bottles home in their luggage.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2026
  • This helps keep them moist and adds another layer of deliciousness.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Definition of deliciousness
Verb
  • This refreshing recipe is spiked with bourbon (or lemon flavored-vodka, if that's your preference) to beat the Southern heat.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Rich with mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and flavored with bacon, the nostalgic broccoli and cauliflower salad will convert even those with a strong dislike for veggies.
    — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • Defense stocks have enjoyed a bumper year in 2026, as conflicts from Ukraine to Iran increase demand for munitions worldwide.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • With estimated sales totaling €32 billion and a growth rate between 4-6% for 2025, jewelry seems to be enjoying its brightest summer yet.
    — Milena Martins-Alexandre, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of enjoy
Verb
  • Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Summer is the perfect time to spice up your French manicure with playful designs and colors.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • There are also many active travelers who relish packing and unpacking just once.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of relish
Verb
  • Batters love to hit in Sacramento The Dodgers had dominated the A’s in the previous two games, scoring nine runs in both for victories of 9-4 and 9-3, respectively.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Brushed with honey mustard and topped with ham, Gruyère cheese, and béchamel sauce, guests will love these buttery mini sandwiches.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of love
Verb
  • But Alonso also likes to offset the industrial nature of concrete with warmth.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • And that’s why Howard Zinn has sold 5 million copies, because teenagers sort of like to be in on something.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
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