gravy

noun

gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē 

plural gravies

1

: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat

2

a

: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable

… with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy.

—K. Crossen

b

: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3

Synonyms of gravy

• sauce

Examples of gravy in a Sentence

The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy.

order a large serving of fries with extra gravy

Recent Examples on the Web

Mammy Lucille Hourigan had 17 grandchildren and specialized in sausage gravy and homemade biscuits. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

Some mashed potatoes and gravy were stored without a date marking and a dead roach was found in a cabinet in the dining area. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026

Rather than whipping up homemade biscuits and gravy during your morning rush, try a breakfast that combines your sausage, gravy, and biscuit into one bite. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026

Earning an Original Screenplay nod on top of that is gravy. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gravey, from Anglo-French gravé broth, stew

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gravy

• gravy train
• redeye gravy

Rhymes for gravy

• navy
• wavy

Kids Definition

gravy

noun

gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē 

plural gravies

1

: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat

2

: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable