savoury

[sey-vuh-ree]

adjective

more savoury , savourier, most savoury , savouriest ,

plural

savouries .

1. savory.

savoury

/ ˈseɪvərɪ /

adjective

1. attractive to the sense of taste or smell

2. salty or spicy; not sweet

   a savoury dish

3. pleasant

4. respectable

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• savourily adverb
• savouriness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of savoury¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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The Oxford English Dictionary says sandwiches are made of two thin slices of bread, usually buttered, "with a savoury… or other filling".

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Tattie scone - A type of flat savoury cake made with flour and mashed cooked potatoes.

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Ella's Kitchen, for example, describes savoury products as "perfectly balanced for growing babies", while Piccolo claims many pouches are "packed with goodness".

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