Definition of flavor
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
: the quality of something that affects the sense of taste
c
: the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth
the flavor of apples
2
: a substance that flavors
artificial flavors
3a
: characteristic or predominant quality
the ethnic flavor of a neighborhood
b
: a distinctive appealing or enlivening quality
Her performance adds flavor to the show.
4a
: variety sense 3a
b
: a property that distinguishes different types of elementary particles (such as quarks or neutrinos)
also
: any of the different types of particles that are distinguished by flavor
5
: version sense 2
flavors of software
6
: one that is in the center of public attention for a limited time
—usually used in phrases like flavor of the month
flavor
verbDefinition of flavor (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give or add flavor to
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