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单词 gravies
释义

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
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

Synonyms

  • dressing
  • sauce
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Example Sentences

The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy. order a large serving of fries with extra gravy
Recent Examples on the Web The improbable superstar of professional basketball, a country boy bred on biscuits and gravy who worked as a garbage truck driver at 18 and who grew into a soft-spoken beast on the court, retired 30 years ago. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 The improbable superstar of professional basketball, a country boy bred on biscuits and gravy who worked as a garbage truck driver at 18 and who grew into a soft-spoken beast on the court, retired 30 years ago. The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 The restaurant aimed to be a neighborhood restaurant serving comfort food: plates such as cheeseburgers, steak Diane, matzoh ball soup, pierogi, and mac and cheese at dinner, creme brulee French toast, eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy at brunch. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 Grandma would be waiting with homemade biscuits and gravy. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 In the streaming era, when friends of mine with amazing shows get canceled after one or two seasons, the honest, honest answer is that everything is gravy at this point. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 27 July 2022 That's probably exactly what MacBook Air users want—the extra performance over the M1 is just gravy for most of the intended audience. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 7 June 2022 This is a win for viewers and the loopy Bill Walton congratulations video is just gravy. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2022 The high country poutine ($5.95) is a snacky indulgence, cheese curds and fries in pork belly gravy sprinkled with scallions. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gravy

noun

gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē How to pronounce gravy (audio)
plural gravies
: a sauce made from the juice of cooked meat

gravies

noun

plural of gravy
1
as in sauces
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish order a large serving of fries with extra gravy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • sauces
  • dressings
  • condiments
  • seasonings
  • toppings
  • relishes
  • fixings
  • marinades
  • dips
  • garnishes
2
as in dividends
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dividends
  • bonuses
  • gifts
  • tips
  • contributions
  • donations
  • perks
  • perquisites
  • pensions
  • gratuities
  • extras
  • donatives
  • presentations
  • gravy trains
  • offerings
  • generosities
  • subsidies
  • rewards
  • largesses
  • lagniappes
  • throw-ins
  • icings
  • benefactions
  • benevolences
  • bestowals
  • premiums
  • cumshaws
  • bounties
  • charities
  • presents
  • beneficences
  • grants
  • prizes
  • awards
  • philanthropies
  • windfalls
  • boons
  • freebies
  • mannas
  • fringe benefits
  • giveaways
  • freebees
  • favors
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