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1savor
noun sa·vor \ˈsā-vər\
: a good taste or smell
: the quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable
Full 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
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Variants of SAVOR
sa·vor also sa·vour \ˈsā-vər\
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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
verb
: to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible
: to enjoy (something) for a long time
sa·vored also sa·vouredsa·vor·ing also sa·vour·ing \ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ\
Full 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
See savor defined for English-language learners
Variants of SAVOR
savor also savour
First Known Use of SAVOR
14th century
SAVORLESS Defined for Kids
1savor
noun sa·vor \ˈsā-vər\
Definition of SAVOR for Kids
: the taste or smell of something <… the air was full of the savor of clover fields … — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables> <the savor of fresh mint>
2savor
verb
sa·voredsa·vor·ing
Definition of SAVOR for Kids
1
: to taste or smell with pleasure <I savored my meal.>
2
: to delight in <The team savored its victory.>
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