savoury

American  

[sey-vuh-ree] / ˈseɪ və ri /

adjective

more savoury, savourier, most savoury, savouriest,

plural

savouries

1. savory.

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savoury British  

/ ˈseɪvərɪ /

adjective

1. attractive to the sense of taste or smell

2. salty or spicy; not sweet

   a savoury dish

3. pleasant

4. respectable

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noun

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

Other Word Forms

• savourily adverb
• savouriness noun

Etymology

Origin of savoury

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

Example Sentences

Her mother, who only went to primary school, sells fatayas and nems -- savoury pocket pastries and spring rolls -- outside the family's compound where their extended family lives.

From Barron's

Festive meals often include rich curries, savoury snacks, and special breads.

From BBC

The pair tackled a savoury quiche, a technical teatime biscuit and a showstopping day off in cake form - although neither was crowned star baker at the end.

From BBC

Now he is the vice-president of the Green Tea Restaurant chain, which has more than 400 outlets in China serving fresh seafood and savoury soups from Zhejiang.

From BBC

This step is crucial for developing the tea's signature "umami" flavour - a savoury taste that complements its natural sweetness.

From BBC