savor
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
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savor
(US)
noun
plural
savors
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savor
(US)
noun
plural
savors
Britannica Dictionary definition of SAVOR
formal
1
[count]
:
a good taste or smell
— usually singular
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She enjoys the savor of a baking pie.
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There was a savor to the dish that I couldn't identify.
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a savor of mint
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an earthy savor
2
[noncount]
literary
:
the quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable
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Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
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savor
(US)
verb
or British
savour
/ˈseɪvɚ/
savors;
savored;
savoring
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savor
(US)
verb
or British
savour
/ˈseɪvɚ/
savors;
savored;
savoring
Britannica Dictionary definition of SAVOR
formal
1
[+ object]
:
to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible
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He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
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They savored every last morsel of food.
2
[+ object]
:
to enjoy (something) for a long time
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She was just savoring the moment.
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The team is still savoring its victory.
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He savored the memories of his vacation.
savor of
[phrasal verb]
savor of (something)
formal
:
to seem to suggest or involve (something unpleasant)
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That suggestion savors of [=smacks of] hypocrisy.
