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

Continue cooking, stirring often, until gravy is thickened, about 6 minutes. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026

Steak and kidney pie with a flaky crust that envelops chunks of steak and mineral-bright nuggets of liver in a deep brown gravy. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026

There are also beignet bites and a savory version served with bacon gravy. —Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026

The Vintage offers beignet flights with specialty flavors like matcha, raspberry and blueberry cheesecake, plus beignet bites and a savory version served with bacon gravy. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 1 May 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