1
: characteristic flavor
especially
: pleasing or zestful flavor
2
: a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : trace
3
a
: enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires
eat with great relish
b
: a strong liking : inclination
has little relish for sports
4
a
: something adding a zestful flavor
especially
: a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor
b
relished; relishing; relishes
1
: to add relish to
2
: to be pleased or gratified by : enjoy
3
: to eat or drink with pleasure
4
: to appreciate with taste and discernment
: to have a characteristic or pleasing taste
Examples of relish in a Sentence
Noun
I like to eat hot dogs with mustard and relish.
She plays the role with great relish.
He took particular relish in pointing out my error.
Verb
I relish traveling to new places.
I don't relish the idea of working late tonight.
He relishes the chance to compete again.
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Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
This burger is a super juicy wagyu patty, topped with pepperjack cheese, lettuce and avocado relish and nestled into a nice, squishy pretzel bun.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
After all, the future Hall of Famer is keenly aware of his place in NFL history and should relish a chance to put his name on another exclusive list in the pantheon of greats.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
But regulars know that one of the very best things at the Apple Pan is its technically off-menu tuna melt, which will convert even the most adamant of sweet relish haters.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
This burger is a super juicy wagyu patty, topped with pepperjack cheese, lettuce and avocado relish and nestled into a nice, squishy pretzel bun.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
In lieu of the big-name resorts out West, skiers are looking to relish small-town charm and lowkey slopes.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
After all, the future Hall of Famer is keenly aware of his place in NFL history and should relish a chance to put his name on another exclusive list in the pantheon of greats.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relish. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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