Definition of flavor
1a archaic : odor, fragranceb : the quality of something that affects the sense of tastec : 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 neighborhoodb : a distinctive appealing or enlivening quality her performance adds flavor to the show
4a : variety 3ab : 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 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
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Examples of flavor in a Sentence
This dish has an unusual flavor.
the hot, spicy flavors of Mexican food
a dish with unusual flavor
They sell 20 different flavors of ice cream.
Grape is my favorite bubble gum flavor.
The stew is full of flavor.
She added vanilla flavor to the custard.
I like the Italian flavor of the neighborhood.
The film has an avant-garde flavor.
Her performance adds flavor to the show.
Origin and Etymology of flavor
Middle English flavour, modification of Anglo-French flaur, flour, from Vulgar Latin *flator, alteration of Latin flatus breath, act of blowing — more at flatulent
First Known Use: 14th century
flavor
Definition of flavor
flavored
;flavoring
play \ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ\transitive verb
: to give or add flavor to
Examples of flavor in a Sentence
We flavored the cookies with cinnamon.
I flavored the salad with herbs.
1542
First Known Use of flavor
1542
FLAVOR Defined for English Language Learners
flavor
playDefinition of flavor for English Language Learners
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: the quality of something that you can taste
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: a particular type of taste
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: a good or appealing taste
flavor
Definition of flavor for English Language Learners
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: to give or add flavor to (something)
FLAVOR Defined for Kids
Definition of flavor for Students
1 : the quality of something that affects the sense of taste I like the spicy flavor of Indian food.
2 : a substance added to food to give it a desired taste artificial flavors
Definition of flavor for Students
flavored
;flavoring
: to give or add something to produce a taste The chef flavored the sauce with peppers.
flavored
adjectiveMedical Dictionary
flavor
Medical Definition of flavor
1a: the quality of something that affects the sense of taste condiments give flavor to foodb: the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth the flavor of ripe fruit
2: a substance that flavors
flavor
flavour
Medical Definition of flavor
flavored
or chiefly Britishflavoured
;flavoring
or chiefly Britishflavouring
\ˈflāv-(ə-)riŋ\play: to give or add flavor to
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