savor
noun
the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.
savoring
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present participleof savor.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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One of those seniors is Olson, who is savoring every moment with the teammates who have become friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
To celebrate, we compiled our top five tomato-filled recipes that are worth savoring this season.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
This doesn’t necessarily mean that Tehran will soon be savoring a tasty TACO-fest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
“I feel like I’m on a crime vacation,” said John DePetro, a true-crime content creator and Rhode Island native, savoring the desert climate.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
I was savoring the sound of Muthu’s snores rising and falling in concert with yours, after telling you our bedtime tale, when I heard Arul sneaking out of his tent.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
