flavor

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noun

fla·vor ˈflā-vər How to pronounce flavor (audio)

archaic : odor, fragrance

: the quality of something that affects the sense of taste

: the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth

the flavor of apples

: a substance that flavors

artificial flavors

: characteristic or predominant quality

the ethnic flavor of a neighborhood

: a distinctive appealing or enlivening quality

Her performance adds flavor to the show.

: variety sense 3a

: a property that distinguishes different types of elementary particles (such as quarks or neutrinos)

also : any of the different types of particles that are distinguished by flavor

: version sense 2

flavors of software

: one that is in the center of public attention for a limited time

—usually used in phrases like flavor of the month

flavorful

ˈflā-vər-fəl How to pronounce flavor (audio)

adjective

flavorfully

ˈflā-vər-fə-lē How to pronounce flavor (audio)

adverb

flavorless

ˈflā-vər-ləs How to pronounce flavor (audio)

adjective

flavorsome

ˈflā-vər-səm How to pronounce flavor (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Noun This dish has an unusual flavor. the hot, spicy flavors of Mexican food a dish with unusual flavor They sell 20 different flavors of ice cream. Grape is my favorite bubble gum flavor. The stew is full of flavor. She added vanilla flavor to the custard. I like the Italian flavor of the neighborhood. The film has an avant-garde flavor. Her performance adds flavor to the show. Verb We flavored the cookies with cinnamon. I flavored the salad with herbs. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Traditional Indian spices and fresh ginger layer in a bold depth of flavor that makes for a fresh, mouthwatering take on a traditional dish.

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 Taste the tepache for fullness of flavor on day five.

Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Steaks get some time in the smoker as well, giving them a deeper layer of flavor.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 8 Sep. 2022 Basting beefy burgers with Worcestershire sauce gives them even more depth of flavor.

Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Drain describes himself as ‘the Walter White of flavor, ferments & food design,’ seeing himself as a renegade in the chocolate industry à la the main character in Breaking Bad.

K Barrett Bilali, Quartz, 1 Sep. 2022 These sandwich recipes from our Recipe Finder are quick to whip together, easy to transport and, most importantly, full of flavor.

Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Here's a tasty raw kale salad that offers plenty of flavor.

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 In these videos and among their spectators, there’s a hypervigilance about the appearance of flavor.

Jenny G. Zhang, Bon Appétit, 23 Aug. 2022

Verb

Kuji chose to use only Juniper and Joboji urushi to flavor the gin not to dilute the local identity.

Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 June 2022 On average, one acre of mint can produce around 70 pounds of oil, and one pound of oil can flavor roughly 40,000 sticks of gum or 1,500 tubes of toothpaste.

Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 July 2022 Panthaky said that Chipotle’s pitmasters for hire use at least three woods — oak, maple and mesquite — to flavor the meats.

Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021 The female plant produces a vitamin- and potassium-rich pineapple-like fruit, and both male and female plants have aromatic leaves used to flavor jams, cakes and rice dishes, or to wrap meat and fish.

Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2022 Capsules or tablets used to flavor water are an easy way to add a little bit a salt, as opposed to buying sugary sports drinks.

Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Serve with your choice of toppings, stirred into the congee to flavor it, or added on top, to be eaten between spoonfuls of porridge.

G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 There is a noticeable grape must flavor from the Port casks, as well as spice notes of cinnamon and fresh ginger.

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Get to Know the Vegan Stand-Ins To make vegan cheese at home, soak cashews overnight, blend them in your food processor, then flavor them with nutritional yeast and maybe even a touch of liquid smoke, says Vukovic.

Outside Online, 7 July 2020 See More

单词	flavorless
释义	flavor 1 of 2 noun fla·vor ˈflā-vər 1 a archaic : odor, fragrance b : the quality of something that affects the sense of taste c : the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth the flavor of apples 2 : a substance that flavors artificial flavors 3 a : characteristic or predominant quality the ethnic flavor of a neighborhood b : a distinctive appealing or enlivening quality Her performance adds flavor to the show. 4 a : variety sense 3a b : a property that distinguishes different types of elementary particles (such as quarks or neutrinos) also : any of the different types of particles that are distinguished by flavor 5 : version sense 2 flavors of software 6 : one that is in the center of public attention for a limited time —usually used in phrases like flavor of the month flavorful ˈflā-vər-fəl adjective flavorfully ˈflā-vər-fə-lē adverb flavorless ˈflā-vər-ləs adjective flavorsome ˈflā-vər-səm adjective flavor 2 of 2 verb flavored; flavoring ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ transitive verb : to give or add flavor to Synonyms Noun air ambience ambiance aroma atmosphere aura climate halo karma mood nimbus note odor patina smell temper vibration(s) Verb lace savor savour season spice See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun This dish has an unusual flavor. the hot, spicy flavors of Mexican food a dish with unusual flavor They sell 20 different flavors of ice cream. Grape is my favorite bubble gum flavor. The stew is full of flavor. She added vanilla flavor to the custard. I like the Italian flavor of the neighborhood. The film has an avant-garde flavor. Her performance adds flavor to the show. Verb We flavored the cookies with cinnamon. I flavored the salad with herbs. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Traditional Indian spices and fresh ginger layer in a bold depth of flavor that makes for a fresh, mouthwatering take on a traditional dish. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 Taste the tepache for fullness of flavor on day five. Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Steaks get some time in the smoker as well, giving them a deeper layer of flavor. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 8 Sep. 2022 Basting beefy burgers with Worcestershire sauce gives them even more depth of flavor. Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Drain describes himself as ‘the Walter White of flavor, ferments & food design,’ seeing himself as a renegade in the chocolate industry à la the main character in Breaking Bad. K Barrett Bilali, Quartz, 1 Sep. 2022 These sandwich recipes from our Recipe Finder are quick to whip together, easy to transport and, most importantly, full of flavor. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Here's a tasty raw kale salad that offers plenty of flavor. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 In these videos and among their spectators, there’s a hypervigilance about the appearance of flavor. Jenny G. Zhang, Bon Appétit, 23 Aug. 2022 Verb Kuji chose to use only Juniper and Joboji urushi to flavor the gin not to dilute the local identity. Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 June 2022 On average, one acre of mint can produce around 70 pounds of oil, and one pound of oil can flavor roughly 40,000 sticks of gum or 1,500 tubes of toothpaste. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 July 2022 Panthaky said that Chipotle’s pitmasters for hire use at least three woods — oak, maple and mesquite — to flavor the meats. Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021 The female plant produces a vitamin- and potassium-rich pineapple-like fruit, and both male and female plants have aromatic leaves used to flavor jams, cakes and rice dishes, or to wrap meat and fish. Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2022 Capsules or tablets used to flavor water are an easy way to add a little bit a salt, as opposed to buying sugary sports drinks. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Serve with your choice of toppings, stirred into the congee to flavor it, or added on top, to be eaten between spoonfuls of porridge. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 19 May 2022 There is a noticeable grape must flavor from the Port casks, as well as spice notes of cinnamon and fresh ginger. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Get to Know the Vegan Stand-Ins To make vegan cheese at home, soak cashews overnight, blend them in your food processor, then flavor them with nutritional yeast and maybe even a touch of liquid smoke, says Vukovic. Outside Online, 7 July 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English flavour, modification of Anglo-French flaur, flour, from Vulgar Latin flator, alteration of Latin flatus* breath, act of blowing — more at flatulent First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1542, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition flavor 1 of 2 noun fla·vor ˈflā-vər 1 : the quality of something that affects the sense of taste I like the spicy flavor of Indian food. 2 : a substance added to food to give it a desired taste artificial flavors flavor 2 of 2 verb flavored; flavoring : to give or add something to produce a taste The chef flavored the sauce with peppers. Medical Definition flavor 1 of 2 noun fla·vor variants or chiefly British flavour ˈflā-vər 1 a : the quality of something that affects the sense of taste condiments give flavor to food b : the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth the flavor of ripe fruit 2 : a substance that flavors flavor 2 of 2 transitive verb variants or chiefly British flavour flavored or chiefly British flavoured; flavoring or chiefly British flavouring ˈflāv-(ə-)riŋ : to give or add flavor to flavorless adjective as in bland lacking in taste or flavor a flavorless fruitcake that must have been given as a gift many times over Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bland tasteless insipid thin plain flat unsavory weak savorless watery dead unflavored dilute Antonyms & Near Antonyms flavorful tasty savory unappetizing disgusting tasteful unpalatable distasteful loathsome delicious sickening cloying palatable appetizing mawkish flavorsome delectable savoury sapid spicy flavored seasoned piquant rich heavy keen toothsome See More
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