gravy
noun, plural gra·vies.
- profit or money easily obtained or received unexpectedly.
- money illegally or dishonestly acquired, especially through graft.
Origin of gravy
Examples from the Web for gravy
Contemporary Examples of gravy
I promised never again to wax lyrical about the fries in gravy.
The house version of chicken fried steak is, in fact, pork-fried steak, veiled in panko breadcrumbs under a mantle of gravy.
The tomato sauce is ‘gravy’ to many Italian-Americans of a certain class.
Dinner at the American Jewish Congress gala at Cipriani in midtown Manhattan was a thick slice of brisket covered in gravy.
Gravy Boat Caity Weaver, Gawker My week on the high seas with Paula Deen.
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Historical Examples of gravy
Serve them up hot, with the gravy in the bottom of the dish.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Then put it into the gravy soup, add the wine, and let it come to a boil.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Take the gravy that you poured from the meat, and skim off all the fat.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Having skimmed the gravy, mix some thin melted butter with it.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
Then skim off the fat, and strain the gravy into a clean sauce-pan.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie