savoury

Other spellings

• (US) savory

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈseɪvəri/

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Adjective

Positive savoury

Comparative savourier

Superlative savouriest

1. Savoury means "not sweet". Food that is savoury does not taste sweet. The savoury course of a meal may have meat or fish and vegetables. This may be followed by a sweet course (called "pudding" or "dessert").
2. "Savour" can also mean the characteristic taste of something. It can also mean to enjoy something: "He savoured every moment of it".

Related words

• savour