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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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Henderson-Moore’s interception and Moody’s second touchdown rescued Johnson, which savored the triumph against its city rival.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Read about the shop's rich history and new cookbook, savor some delectable photos, and grab one of the new recipes.
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Verb
For now, though, Jaonaay is savoring the moment his musical vision found its audience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Henderson-Moore’s interception and Moody’s second touchdown rescued Johnson, which savored the triumph against its city rival.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Here, the culinary creative shares her favorite product picks for brewing, sipping, and savoring the perfect cup.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Read about the shop's rich history and new cookbook, savor some delectable photos, and grab one of the new recipes.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 15 Sep. 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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