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 meal specifically includes an 8-pound Butterball frozen turkey, Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, Stove Top stuffing, Kraft macaroni and cheese, McCormick turkey gravy mix, ingredients for green bean casserole and more. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Use them sparingly and taste your gravy before adding more salt. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally and serve with ramekins of warm gravy for dipping. — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Top it with your favorite gravy or pan sauce, and eat it alongside sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or mac and cheese. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 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