Definition of savor
1 : the taste or smell of something
2 : a particular flavor or smell
3 : a distinctive quality
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Examples of savor in a Sentence
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
Origin and Etymology of savor
Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste — more at sage
savor
savour
Definition of savor
savored
alsosavoured
;savoring
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\ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ\Examples of savor in a Sentence
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.
First Known Use of savor
13th century
SAVOR Defined for English Language Learners
savor
playDefinition of savor for English Language Learners
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: a good taste or smell
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: the quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable
savor
Definition of savor for English Language Learners
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: to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible
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: to enjoy (something) for a long time
SAVOR Defined for Kids
Definition of savor for Students
: the taste or smell of something … the air was full of the savor of clover fields … — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables the savor of fresh mint
Definition of savor for Students
savored
;savoring
1 : to taste or smell with pleasure I savored my meal.
2 : to delight in The team savored its victory.
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