savoury

[ sey-vuh-ree ]

adjective

plural: savouriesmore savoury or (Rare) savourier most savoury or (Rare) savouriest

1. savory ¹.

savoury

/ ˈseɪvərɪ /

adjective

1. attractive to the sense of taste or smell
2. salty or spicy; not sweet

   a savoury dish

3. pleasant
4. respectable

noun

1. a savoury dish served as an hors d'oeuvre or dessert

Derived Forms

• ˈsavourily, adverb
• ˈsavouriness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of savoury¹

C13 savure, from Old French savouré, from savourer to savour

Example Sentences

Traditionally, it consisted of a savoury pie filled with minced beef, served with mashed potatoes and a parsley liquor.

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Sorokin, who also holds world records for 100km, 100 miles and 12 hours, enjoys cookies, oranges and sandwiches, alternating between sweet and savoury.

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She trimmed jeans threads, cooked savouries, shelled almonds and made tea strainers, door knobs, photo frames and toy guns.

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He defines West African food through these three classic flavours: smoke, heat and savoury umami.

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Less savoury was the lone voice bellowing "you stink, Scottie" just as he was addressing his ball.

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