savour
Britishnoun
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the quality in a substance that is perceived by the sense of taste or smell
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a specific taste or smell
the savour of lime
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a slight but distinctive quality or trace
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the power to excite interest
the savour of wit has been lost
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archaic reputation
verb
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to possess the taste or smell (of)
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to have a suggestion (of)
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(tr) to give a taste to; season
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(tr) to taste or smell, esp appreciatively
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(tr) to relish or enjoy
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of savour
C13: from Old French savour, from Latin sapor taste, from sapere to taste
Example Sentences
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Brighton fans will have to savour the memories of this win and Gomez's goal as all of their next five matches are away from home.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
"That's what the rest of my career is all about – to savour these nights," added Higgins.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Lloyd's searing finish was at least a moment to savour after Nelson's terrific vision and kick, as well as Rollie's well-timed pass.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Indeed, it may have contributed to what followed in an opening period to savour.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Porphyrion didn’t give him much chance to savour the moment.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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