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—
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b
: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3
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
Of course, the beloved cinnamon butter, dipping sauces and gravy are included, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The sausage and gravy mixture is prepared in the pan, then topped with frozen biscuits arranged attractively in a circle.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Raw chicken and gravy were outside of proper holding temperatures, according to the inspection report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The thick gravy will drown out any char on the fat rice noodles and engulf the vegetables in its viscous depths.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Likening his lady’s nether regions to the delectable dish that is oxtail with extra gravy.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
The former is a distinct brand name and swims in a pool of chili gravy and doesn't usually include meat or sugars.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
Oscar is a cherry on the banana split of Downey’s storied career − an extra bit of gravy on the Gen X icon’s loaded mashed potatoes.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Cost starting at Easter Prime Rib Family Dinner (serves four to six): Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted gravy, choice of two country sides and sweet yeast rolls.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The sausage and gravy mixture is prepared in the pan, then topped with frozen biscuits arranged attractively in a circle.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Raw chicken and gravy were outside of proper holding temperatures, according to the inspection report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The thick gravy will drown out any char on the fat rice noodles and engulf the vegetables in its viscous depths.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Likening his lady’s nether regions to the delectable dish that is oxtail with extra gravy.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
The former is a distinct brand name and swims in a pool of chili gravy and doesn't usually include meat or sugars.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
Oscar is a cherry on the banana split of Downey’s storied career − an extra bit of gravy on the Gen X icon’s loaded mashed potatoes.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Cost starting at Easter Prime Rib Family Dinner (serves four to six): Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted gravy, choice of two country sides and sweet yeast rolls.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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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
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