variants
or less commonly savour
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
variants
or less commonly savour
savored also savoured; savoring also savouring
ˈsā-vər-iŋ 
ˈsāv-riŋ
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
1
: to give flavor to : season
Examples of savor in a Sentence
Noun
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
Verb
He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
They savored every last morsel of food.
She was just savoring the moment.
The team is still savoring its victory.
He savored the memories of his vacation.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Díaz savored this one, flashing a big grin after the throw sent him across the grass, headfirst.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Whether savoring a morning cup of coffee or a new book in the sunshine, having a comfortable place to sit is essential for outdoor living.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 24 June 2025
So, Park booked his flight and spent his final days in the U.S. — playing one last round of golf with his friends, savoring Hawaii's famous garlic shrimp, and enjoying time with his children and 85-year-old mother.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 June 2025
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Verb
However, the best perk of all will undoubtedly be the ship's rooftop deck, where guests can savor the Nile views both day and night.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Díaz savored this one, flashing a big grin after the throw sent him across the grass, headfirst.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Whether savoring a morning cup of coffee or a new book in the sunshine, having a comfortable place to sit is essential for outdoor living.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 24 June 2025
So, Park booked his flight and spent his final days in the U.S. — playing one last round of golf with his friends, savoring Hawaii's famous garlic shrimp, and enjoying time with his children and 85-year-old mother.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 June 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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savor
2 of 2 verb
savored; savoring
ˈsāv-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to have a specified smell or quality
2
: to give flavor to
3
: to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
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