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
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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
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The comforting space offers fare such as biscuits and gravy at breakfast, Artisan’s Grilled Cheese at lunch and mussels in white wine for dinner.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Some would say that a Southern breakfast isn't complete without a small taste of sausage gravy.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Martha’s cheesecloth-and-butter method delivers deeply golden skin, juicy meat, and pan drippings that practically make the gravy for you.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The students were served a delicious traditional Holiday Dinner, catered by The French Gourmet, that included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, a traditional Yule Log and other delicious desserts.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Some would say that a Southern breakfast isn't complete without a small taste of sausage gravy.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Martha’s cheesecloth-and-butter method delivers deeply golden skin, juicy meat, and pan drippings that practically make the gravy for you.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The students were served a delicious traditional Holiday Dinner, catered by The French Gourmet, that included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, a traditional Yule Log and other delicious desserts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravy. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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