- a variation of savory.
savoury
Americanadjective
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savouries
plural
adjective
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attractive to the sense of taste or smell
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salty or spicy; not sweet
a savoury dish
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pleasant
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respectable
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of savoury
C13 savure, from Old French savouré, from savourer to savour
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Before dawn breaks over Mumbai, Mansi Kadam begins preparing vada pav, a savoury snack synonymous with the western Indian city, for the day's customers.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The organisers have also set up a "nomadic fair" at the site, where visitors can tuck into samsas –- savoury meat-filled pastries typical of Central Asia -- or take part in yurt-building workshops.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
A vendor selling savoury pancakes, who did not give his name, said two universities had been established since the facilities were built.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
As so few women were talking about what she calls the "less savoury elements of autism" at that time, she decided to write her book despite fears it may ruin her career.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
They were savoury and delicate to the palate, neither too sweet nor too salty.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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