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

• 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

During a red carpet interview with CNN, the actor talked about what his family had done that day leading up to the major event, which included biscuits and gravy. —Perri Ormont Blumberg, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025

Forno Osteria + Bar Easter Sunday brunch at Forno Osteria + Bar returns this year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring a carving station, biscuits and gravy, Forno's Famous Pancakes and more. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Buttermilk biscuits and gravy with Tasso ham, sausage and sea salt is $7. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025

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