Definition of relish
1 : characteristic flavor; especially : pleasing or zestful flavor
2 : a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : trace
3a : enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires eat with great relishb : a strong liking : inclination has little relish for sports
4a : something adding a zestful flavor; especially : a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavorb : appetizer, hors d'oeuvre
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Examples of relish in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of relish from the Web
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Water-dense cucumbers and creamy avocado, a fruit loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory carotenoids, are blended into a refreshing soup and topped with an easy tomato relish.
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Let the children and unenlightened folk worry about gently spreading relish across the side of their bun.
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From a grand recipe for sweet-and-smoky baby back ribs to a hot dog with spicy relish topping to chicken and salads, there is something for everyone.
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Killer Kilbane Dog This one is an overload for the tongue: Available at the Happy Dog stand, the Kilbane features relish, peanut butter and sriracha sauce.
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Instead of using sliced cheese, top your patties with cheese relish, which combines shredded Swiss cheese with spicy banana peppers and salty capers.
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This Orlando mainstay (30 years in business and counting) made its name with its authentic Chicago hot dogs ($3.95), which are topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle and hot peppers.
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Michael is one of the more established actors to have worked on Twilight, playing the gleefully bloodthirsty leader of the Volturri family with relish.
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Pasta dishes include open-top ramp cappelletti, filled with chunky walnut relish and pecorino cheese, afloat in a pool of brown butter and lemon juice.
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Origin and Etymology of relish
alteration of Middle English reles odor, taste, from Middle French, something left behind, release — more at release
relish
Definition of relish
transitive verb
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
intransitive verb
: to have a characteristic or pleasing taste
Examples of relish in a Sentence
I relish traveling to new places.
I don't relish the idea of working late tonight.
He relishes the chance to compete again.
Recent Examples of relish from the Web
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Ryan Poston's friend, mentor and chess rival, attorney Ken Hawley, relished their competitive matches that would sometimes stretch out over days.
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Watch the video, below, and relish this piece of Monday nostalgia.
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Belmont spends most of the series shrugging at the cries of innocent people, beating up moronic drunks, and relishing his few brief pot-shots at corrupt bishops.
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But Nierenberg keeps his focus on dance and the social scene directly related to it, relishing the variety of rhythmic effects produced by these three very different performers.
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These are the sorts of grand strategic issues that Thatcher relished.
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After launching from the cliffs at Torrey Pines Gliderport, glimpse the backyards of multimillion-dollar mansions and relish a bird’s-eye view of Black’s Beach before touching down amid the nudists below.
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The unruliness this week brings to your pristine, organized home is probably also stressing you out a little bit, but take a step back and relish the good things this week will bring alongside the chaos.
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The retired western Louisville native grew up gardening with his mother and grandmother and relishes the opportunity to continue growing his own food at the People's Garden in Shawnee.
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First Known Use of relish
1586
RELISH Defined for English Language Learners
relish
playDefinition of relish for English Language Learners
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: a seasoned sauce that is used to add flavor to other foods and that is made of chopped fruit or vegetables; especially : such a sauce made from pickles
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: enjoyment of or delight in something
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: a feeling of liking something
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Definition of relish for English Language Learners
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: to enjoy or take pleasure in (something)
RELISH Defined for Kids
Definition of relish for Students
1 : great enjoyment He plays the game with relish.
2 : a highly seasoned food eaten with other food to add flavor
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