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savory
1[sey-vuh-ree]
adjective
having a salty, spicy, or piquant flavor; not sweet.
Plantains, though they look very similar to bananas, can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, as they take on other flavors really well.
having or suggesting the flavor of umami.
A farmhouse cheddar is combined with Italian black truffles for a distinctive earthy, savory flavor.
pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell.
Savory aromas fill the air as our friendly staff serves up a variety of rich Southwestern dishes.
pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.
The album is a savory blend of jazz and Afrobeat.
noun
plural
savoriesBritish.an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or as a dessert, as pickled fish or brandied fruit.
savory
2[sey-vuh-ree]
noun
plural
savoriesany 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 cooking.
savory
/ ˈɪəɪ /
noun
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
Other Word Forms
- savorily adverb
- savoriness noun
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Unlike most vegetables and squash, zucchini is highly versatile considering that it can be cooked in various ways and used in sweet and savory dishes.
It’s a culinary technique — a savory maceration, where the tomatoes release their juices, mingling with basil and salt, becoming something electric.
A pinch of salt isn’t out of place here either — and a small spoonful of miso adds the kind of quiet, savory bass note that makes everything else sing.
It’s a good rule in general: add a slick of oil and a hit of salt, and almost anything tilts savory.
Often, though, it is too often assumed to be a savory food.
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When To Use
Savory describes the kind of rich flavor that’s most often associated with foods like meats and roasted vegetables.There are often considered to be five basic taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory, or umami.Separately, savory is the name of several kinds of aromatic herbs of the mint family used in cooking, such as ones known as summer savory and winter savory.In the U.K., the word savory is also used to refer to a fragrant and sometimes spicy course or dish. (Such a dish may or may not be described as savory in the popular sense.)Example: That roasted mushroom dish was so savory—it had such a dark, rich flavor.
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