savory
/ˈseɪvəri/adjective★Intermediate
informal
Having a taste that is pleasingly salty, spicy, or rich, often associated with meat, cheese, or umami flavors.
The restaurant is famous for its savory dishes like roasted duck and aged cheese.
The restaurant is famous for its savory dishes like roasted duck and aged cheese.
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Often used to describe foods that are not sweet or dessert-like.
Collocations
savory flavora rich, non-sweet tastesavory disha meal that is salty, spicy, or umami-rich
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💡Pro Tip
Culinary Usage
Use 'savory' to describe foods that are rich, salty, or umami-heavy, such as meats, cheeses, and certain vegetables.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'savory,' from Old French 'savoureux,' from Latin 'sapor' (taste).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in culinary contexts to describe foods with strong, non-sweet flavors.
Word Breakdown
sav
taste, flavor
root-ory
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