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

The naan pizza has a naan crust with the creamy tomato gravy used in the restaurant’s curry, melted cheese and choice of protein on top. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

And then amazing if other people connect with it, find it, share it, that’s all gravy. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Also Tuesday, Warner Bros Discovery noted transaction bonuses for several executives as part of the gravy chain triggered by the mega merger of Paramount and WBD. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Mash is usually isn't intended to be a standalone dish, either under seasoned or fatted and paired with something heavy, enter gravy. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 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