savory

[ sey-vuh-ree ]

/ ˈseɪ və ri /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR savory ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective, more sa·vor·y or (Rare) sa·vor·i·er, most sa·vor·y or (Rare) sa·vor·i·est.

pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.

piquant: a savory jelly.

pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.

noun, plural sa·vor·ies.

British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit.

Also especially British, sa·vour·y .

Origin of savory

First recorded in1175–1225; Middle English savori; replacing Middle English savure, from Old French savoure, past participle of savourer “to savor”; see origin at savor, -y¹

synonym study for savory

1, 2. See palatable.

OTHER WORDS FROM savory

sa·vor·i·ly, adverbsa·vor·i·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH savory

savior, savor, savory

Words nearby savory

Savona, Savonarola, Savonarola chair, Savonarola, Girolamo, savor, savory, savour, savoury, Savoy, Savoy Alps, Savoyard

Definition for savory (2 of 2)

savory²

[ sey-vuh-ree ]

/ ˈseɪ və ri /

noun, plural sa·vor·ies.

any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, especially S. hortensis(summer savory ) or S. montana(winter savory ), having narrow leaves used in cookery.

Origin of savory

1350–1400; Middle English saverey, perhaps for Old English sætherie<Latin saturēia (whence also Old English saturege,Middle English satureie)

Example sentences from the Web for savory

Just plug in your waffle bowl maker and enjoy endless sweet and savory treats.
The best mini waffle makers for delectable breakfasts|PopSci Commerce Team|October 2, 2020|Popular Science
This sweet-meets-savory Colombian side dish can also function as a dessert in a pinch.
Listen to Africa’s Singing Giants|Joshua Eferighe|October 2, 2020|Ozy
I thought it was narratively satisfying—but it was not so savory.
Michael C. Hall on Where ‘Dexter’ Went Wrong and His New Killer Role in ‘Cold in July’|Melissa Leon|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Each firm, moist piece packs a provocative sweet and savory punch.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market|Jane & Michael Stern|April 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Top it with sweet and savory goop, and proclaim a new era in the world of pizza.
Domino’s Fried-Chicken Pizza Means We’ve Hit Peak Food Trolling|Daniel Gross|April 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The savory smell of stewed meat drifts through the cold air.
A Dickensian Christmas For Greece’s New Poor|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The pained back and forth between my sweet side and my savory side.
What's the Most Indispensable Kitchen Machine?|Megan McArdle|October 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Timar's first thought was of the savory dish they would make for Timéa's supper.
Timar's Two Worlds|Mr Jkai
Others were tolled off to attend to other work, and in half an hour a savory meal was ready.
Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks|Lillian Elizabeth Roy
The brown, rather triangular seeds, which retain their vitality about three years, are smaller than those of summer savory.
Culinary Herbs: Their Cultivation Harvesting Curing and Uses|M. G. Kains
I sat down with my host and his two sons to a none too savory stew of dried buffalo meat, thickened with pumpkin.
A Volunteer with Pike|Robert Ames Bennet
There was comfort in the savory steam puffing out from under the lid of the stew-pan on the stove.
Miss Santa Claus of the Pullman|Annie Fellows Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for savory

savory

/ (ˈseɪvərɪ) /

noun plural -vories

any of numerous aromatic plants of the genus Satureja, esp S. montana (winter savory) and S. hortensis (summer savory), of the Mediterranean region, having narrow leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

the leaves of any of these plants, used as a potherb

Word Origin for savory

C14: probably from Old English sætherie, from Latin saturēia, of obscure origin

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	savory
释义	savory ¹ [ sey-vuh-ree ] / ˈseɪ və ri / SEE SYNONYMS FOR savory ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, more sa·vor·y or (Rare) sa·vor·i·er, most sa·vor·y or (Rare) sa·vor·i·est. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma. piquant: a savory jelly. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable. noun, plural sa·vor·ies. British. an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit. Also especially British, sa·vour·y . Origin of savory ¹ First recorded in1175–1225; Middle English savori; replacing Middle English savure, from Old French savoure, past participle of savourer “to savor”; see origin at savor, -y¹ synonym study for savory 1, 2. See palatable. OTHER WORDS FROM savory sa·vor·i·ly, adverbsa·vor·i·ness, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH savory savior, savor, savory Words nearby savory Savona, Savonarola, Savonarola chair, Savonarola, Girolamo, savor, savory, savour, savoury, Savoy, Savoy Alps, Savoyard Definition for savory (2 of 2) savory² [ sey-vuh-ree ] / ˈseɪ və ri / noun, plural sa·vor·ies. any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Satureja, of the mint family, especially S. hortensis(summer savory ) or S. montana(winter savory ), having narrow leaves used in cookery. Origin of savory ² 1350–1400; Middle English saverey, perhaps for Old English sætherie<Latin saturēia (whence also Old English saturege,Middle English satureie) Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for savory Just plug in your waffle bowl maker and enjoy endless sweet and savory treats. The best mini waffle makers for delectable breakfasts\|PopSci Commerce Team\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science This sweet-meets-savory Colombian side dish can also function as a dessert in a pinch. Listen to Africa’s Singing Giants\|Joshua Eferighe\|October 2, 2020\|Ozy I thought it was narratively satisfying—but it was not so savory. Michael C. Hall on Where ‘Dexter’ Went Wrong and His New Killer Role in ‘Cold in July’\|Melissa Leon\|May 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Each firm, moist piece packs a provocative sweet and savory punch. Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market\|Jane & Michael Stern\|April 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Top it with sweet and savory goop, and proclaim a new era in the world of pizza. Domino’s Fried-Chicken Pizza Means We’ve Hit Peak Food Trolling\|Daniel Gross\|April 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The savory smell of stewed meat drifts through the cold air. A Dickensian Christmas For Greece’s New Poor\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|December 22, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The pained back and forth between my sweet side and my savory side. What's the Most Indispensable Kitchen Machine?\|Megan McArdle\|October 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Timar's first thought was of the savory dish they would make for Timéa's supper. Timar's Two Worlds\|Mr Jkai Others were tolled off to attend to other work, and in half an hour a savory meal was ready. Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks\|Lillian Elizabeth Roy The brown, rather triangular seeds, which retain their vitality about three years, are smaller than those of summer savory. Culinary Herbs: Their Cultivation Harvesting Curing and Uses\|M. G. Kains I sat down with my host and his two sons to a none too savory stew of dried buffalo meat, thickened with pumpkin. A Volunteer with Pike\|Robert Ames Bennet There was comfort in the savory steam puffing out from under the lid of the stew-pan on the stove. Miss Santa Claus of the Pullman\|Annie Fellows Johnston British Dictionary definitions for savory savory / (ˈseɪvərɪ) / noun plural -vories any of numerous aromatic plants of the genus Satureja, esp S. montana (winter savory) and S. hortensis (summer savory), of the Mediterranean region, having narrow leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates) the leaves of any of these plants, used as a potherb Word Origin for savory C14: probably from Old English sætherie, from Latin saturēia, of obscure origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to savory fragrant, spicy, wholesome, sweet, delectable, pungent, aromatic, luscious, tasty, tempting, appetizing, tangy, mellow, piquant, good, rich, dainty, relishing, agreeable, ambrosial
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savory

adjective, more sa·vor·y or (Rare) sa·vor·i·er, most sa·vor·y or (Rare) sa·vor·i·est.

noun, plural sa·vor·ies.

Origin of savory

synonym study for savory

OTHER WORDS FROM savory

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH savory

Words nearby savory

Definition for savory (2 of 2)

noun, plural sa·vor·ies.

Origin of savory

Example sentences from the Web for savory

British Dictionary definitions for savory

noun plural -vories

Word Origin for savory

Words related to savory