savor
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noun \ˈsā-vər\Definition of SAVOR
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
— sa·vor·less \-ləs\ adjective
— sa·vor·ous \ˈsā-vər-əs, ˈsāv-rəs\ adjective
See Variants of SAVOR
sa·vor also sa·vour \ˈsā-vər\
Examples of SAVOR
- Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
- <a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor>
Origin of SAVOR
Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste — more at sage
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to SAVOR
- Antonyms
- distastefulness, flatness, insipidity, staleness, tastelessness, unpalatability
2savor
verbsa·vored also sa·vouredsa·vor·ing also sa·vour·ing \ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ\
Definition of SAVOR
intransitive verb
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
transitive verb
1
: to give flavor to : season
2
a : to have experience of : taste b : to taste or smell with pleasure : relish c : to delight in : enjoy <savoring the moment>
— sa·vor·er \ˈsā-vər-ər\ noun
Variants of SAVOR
savor also savour
Examples of SAVOR
- He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
- They savored every last morsel of food.
- She was just savoring the moment.
- The team is still savoring its victory.
- He savored the memories of his vacation.
First Known Use of SAVOR
14th century
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