gravy

noun

gra·vy ˈgrā-vē

plural gravies

Synonyms of gravy next

: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat

: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable

with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy—

K. Crossen

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web There's no Southern breakfast more comforting than classic biscuits and gravy. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023 This event includes rice and gravy cooking contests, musical acts on the Supreme Rice Soundstage, fiddle performances, a car show, a 5K run, and more. 19 Maine The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta celebrates Damariscotta's waterfront location and history of shipbuilding with pumpkin boats. —

Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023 As if that’s not enough, the homemade creamy gravy is a perfect complement. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023 While some like Pande go bold with a complex Indian gravy, others are finding purchase in playing with lighter spirits, like gin and vodka. —

Jenny Adams, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2023 The menu features a selection of breakfast and lunch items, such as biscuits and gravy, pastrami sandwiches and a variety of bagels. —

Kturnqui, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023 Order your gravy on the side because the croissant will not hold up. —

Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2023 Winning even one match — as did Portugal, Zambia, and the Philippines — was gravy. —

John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023 What look like mozzarella sticks turn out to be stretchy with potatoes, too, and what appears to be marinara sauce is in fact tomato gravy tinted with turmeric. —

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023 See More

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